pair

一組、一対

組になっている、または一緒に使う二つの物。

やさしい英語で： Two things that belong together or are used together.

• I bought a pair of shoes.
• These gloves make a matching pair.
• Where is my other pair of glasses?

使い方： a pair of something (She bought a pair of earrings.)

よく使う表現： a pair of, matching pair, pair of shoes

二人組、カップル

友人、相棒、恋人などとして一緒にいる二人。

やさしい英語で： Two people who are together as friends, partners, or a couple.

• They make a lovely pair.
• The pair have been friends for years.
• Those two dancers are an excellent pair.

類義語： couple, duo

よく使う表現： a happy pair, a lovely pair, an unlikely pair

二頭立て

車を引いたり農作業をしたりするためにつないだ二頭の動物。

やさしい英語で： Two animals joined together to pull a vehicle or do farm work.

• A pair pulled the cart.
• The farmer harnessed a pair of oxen.
• Driving a pair requires practice.

類義語： team

よく使う表現： a matched pair, a strong pair, drive a pair

組み合わせる、ペアリングする

一緒に働いたり使ったりできるよう、二人や二つの物を組にする。

やさしい英語で： To put two people or things together so they can work or be used together.

• Pair each student with a partner.
• I paired my headphones with my phone.
• These shoes pair well with jeans.

使い方： pair A with B (The teacher paired me with Anna.); pair A and B (Pair your phone and headphones before listening.)

類義語： match, link

反対語： separate

よく使う表現： pair with something, pair two devices, pair someone with, pair up