Word · Frequency #15149
pairings
搭配；组合；配对
pairings is the plural of pairing.
The combination or union of two things
- 1.
The combination or union of two things.
两件事物的组合或联合；配对。
- 2.
An agreement between two members of a legislative body holding opposite opinions to refrain from voting, so that both may absent themselves.
立法机构中持相反意见的两名成员达成的不投票协议,以便双方均可缺席。
（议员间的）配对缺席约定；两件事物的组合或联合；配对。；立法机构中持相反意见的两名成员达成的不投票协议,以便双方均可缺席。；配对；成对
In use
The pairing of red wine with cheese is a classic combination.
This wine pairing enhances the flavors of both the food and the drink.
The chef suggested a perfect pairing of steak and mushrooms.
a pairing of [X] and [Y]
pairing 作名词时常用于说明两种事物被组合在一起。
The dessert is a pairing of dark chocolate and sea salt.
这道甜点是黑巧克力和海盐的搭配。
the pairing of [X] with [Y]
此结构强调把某物与另一物配在一起的行为或方式。
The pairing of the two actors with the young director surprised critics.
这两位演员与年轻导演的组合令影评人惊讶。
a pairing between [X] and [Y]
在议会语境中，pairing 指对立双方议员约定同时缺席投票。
Connections
Collocations
- perfect pairing
- 绝佳搭配
- This cheese and this wine are a perfect pairing.这款奶酪和这款葡萄酒是绝佳搭配。
- natural pairing
- 天然搭配
- Peanut butter and chocolate is a natural pairing.花生酱和巧克力是天然搭配。
- unlikely pairing
- 出人意料的组合
- The movie brings together an unlikely pairing of actors.这部电影让一对出人意料的演员组合走到了一起。
- food and wine pairing
- 美食与葡萄酒搭配
- The restaurant offers classes on food and wine pairing.这家餐厅提供美食与葡萄酒搭配课程。
- pairing agreement
- 配对缺席协议
- The two senators made a pairing agreement so both could miss the vote.两位参议员达成了配对缺席协议，这样两人都可以缺席投票。
Synonyms
Learner notes
Memory Tip
pair是一双，pairing就是“正在配成一双”，联想两只袜子配成一对。
Context & Register
语域：mixed 常见场景：everyday discussion of combining two things、parliamentary or legislative procedure 作为名词，pairing 在日常语境中通常指两个事物的搭配或组合，多用于一般性描述；在议会或立法语境中则指议员之间的配对缺席约定，属于正式用法。具体含义需根据上下文判断。
Pronunciation & Spelling
以上单词都以 /eərɪŋ/ 结尾，与 pairing 押韵；其中 airing、chairing 与 pairing 的拼写结尾完全相同。注意 pairing 与 paring（削皮）读音相同，但拼写和意思不同；parrying（招架）拼写相似，但读作 /ˈpæriɪŋ/，元音不同，不押韵。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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