*pair¹/pɛr; peə/ n [C] 1 something made of two similar parts that are joined together 〔由两个相似部分连接成的〕一副: a pair of scissors 一把剪刀 2 two things of the same kind that are used together 一双,一对: a new pair of shoes 一双新鞋 3 two people who do something together or who know each other well 〔在一起做某事或相互很了解的〕一对; 两个人: a pair of dancers 一对跳舞者 in pairs Work in pairs on the next exercise. 两个人一组做下一项练习。