pair
UK/peə(r)/US/pєә/
NGSL 2kIELTSA1
Definitions
n.
Two matching or associated things; one thing made of two joined parts
一对；一双
v.
To join or match two things together
配对；使成对
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom pār (equal) — two things treated as equal counterparts. The 'equal' branch in everyday clothing: a pair of shoes, a pair of socks, pairing wine with food.
Root par still carries 36 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.a pair of一双/一对
- 2.pair up结对
- 3.pair with与……搭配
- 4.matching pair相配的一对
Example Sentences
- 1.
He bought a new pair of running shoes.
- 2.
The app pairs you with a language partner.