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问题: pair是单数还是复数?

This pair of shoes fit perfectly. I will take this pair.
这个句子里,谓语是用的复数。但指示代词用的是单数,是否有误?

解答:


下面是一段摘自《美国传统词典[双解]》的关于“pair”的单复数解释(中英对照),看了就明白了:
Pair as a noun can be followed by a singular or plural verb. The singular is always used when pair denotes the set taken as a single entity: This pair of shoes is on sale. A plural verb is used when the members are considered as individuals: The pair are working more harmoniously now. After a number other than one pair itself can be either singular or plural, but the plural is now more common: She bought six pairs (or pair ) of stockings.
作为一个名词pair 后面可接单数动词或复数动词。 当pair 意味着把一套当成单个整看时,通常用单数形式: 这双鞋在打折 当把各组成部分当成单独的个体时, 用动词的复数形式:这对搭档现在合作得更加和谐 。 在一些而不是一个物体后,pair 本身既可是单数也可是复数, 但现在用复数更为普遍:她买了六双 (或 pair ) 裤袜