pair /pɛə/ I. n.［c］ 1. (由两个一样的东西组成的)一双，一对，一付，一条，一把：［考句］ If these shoes are too big, ask the clerk to bring you a smaller pair. 如果这双鞋太大，叫售货员给你拿（一双）小一点的。a pair of…一双(对，条，副等)…： a pair of trousers (gloves, slippers, glasses, chopsticks) 一条裤子(一双手套，一双拖鞋，一副眼镜，一双筷子)； two (three) pairs of socks 两(三)双袜子［注］ ① pair加定语时，其位置一般在 pair前，如： a new pair of shoes 一双新鞋； a sharp pair of eyes 一双敏锐的眼睛； another pair of trousers 另一条裤子 ［注］ ② sing.pair后通常接sing.谓语动词：A pair of gloves is a welcome present. 一副手套是受欢迎的礼物。in pairs一对对地，两个两个地：The children come in pairs.孩子们两个两个地走过来。 2. 一对夫妇，一对情侣：the newly married pair 一对新婚夫妇 ‖II. vt.&vi. (使)成对，(使)配对：Pair the socks and put them in the drawer. 把袜子配成对然后放进抽屉。Birds often pair for life. 鸟经常配对生活。