Couple 对比 Duo 对比 Pair

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Couple

前 1000（非常常见） A2 noun

Duo

前 5000（相当常见） C1 noun

Pair

前 1000（非常常见） A1 noun

	Couple	Duo	Pair
发音	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkʌpl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkʌpl/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈdjuːəʊ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈduːəʊ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/peə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/per/"]/
含义	两个人在一起，通常是浪漫关系。 Two people together, often in a romantic relationship.	两个人或两样东西的组合。 A group of two people or things.	一组两个相似或相关的事物或人。 A group of two things or people that are similar or connected.
例句	The couple walked hand in hand along the beach.	the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy	I bought a new pair of shoes yesterday.
语域	中性	中性	中性
常见程度	前 1000（非常常见）	前 5000（相当常见）	前 1000（非常常见）
CEFR 等级	A2	C1	A1
词性	noun	noun	noun
搭配	adorable, attractive, beautiful, make, the happy couple	musical duo, dynamic duo, duo act, partner duo, comedy duo	matching, identical, clean, in a/​the pair, in pairs, pair of, one of a pair, happy, odd, match, make, in a/​the pair, breeding, mating, nesting, breed, mate, pair of
反义	single, alone	solo, individual, singleton	single, individual
常见错误	'Couple' used as a verb incorrectly (it's a noun)., Confusing 'couple' with 'pair' in contexts where only romance is implied., Using 'couples' as a singular form.	Incorrectly using 'duo' for groups larger than two., Confusing 'duo' with 'duet' which specifically refers to a musical performance.	Confusing 'pair' with 'pare' (to cut off) or 'pear' (the fruit)., Using ‘pairs’ when referring to a single group of two (should be 'pair')., Mixing up 'pair' with 'set' when referring to more than two items.
用法说明	用'情侣'来指代浪漫伴侣或两个物品。避免在正式场合用它来描述超过两人的群体。 Use 'couple' to refer to romantic partners or two items. Avoid using it in formal contexts to describe groups larger than two.	当指两个人一起工作或表演时使用。在音乐、体育和各种合作关系中很常见。通常不用于更大的团体。 Used when referring to two individuals working or performing together. Common in music, sports, and various partnerships. Not typically used for larger groups.	通常用于提到属于一组的两个物品。适合一般使用，但在正式场合可能显得太随意。 Often used when mentioning two items that belong together. Suitable for general use but can sound too casual in formal contexts.

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Agent Carter › S1 E1

A couple of weeks later, my bad babies,

I went out walking for a couple of hours last night.

Breaking Bad › S1 E6

a couple of times a week, maybe more, after work.

Agent Carter › S1 E1

A couple of weeks later, my bad babies,

I went out walking for a couple of hours last night.

Couple

with a pair of pliers and a blowtorch.

Pair

常见问题：Couple 对比 Duo 对比 Pair

Couple、Duo和Pair 有什么区别？

Couple: Two people together, often in a romantic relationship. Duo: A group of two people or things. Pair: A group of two things or people that are similar or connected.

哪个更高级：Couple、Duo和Pair？

Duo 级别最高，在 CEFR 量表上为 C1。

Couple、Duo和Pair 的 CEFR 等级相同吗？

在 CEFR 量表上：Couple: A2, Duo: C1, Pair: A1。

Couple、Duo和Pair 是什么词性？

Couple: noun, Duo: noun, Pair: noun.

能各给一个例子吗？

Couple: The couple walked hand in hand along the beach. Duo: the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy Pair: I bought a new pair of shoes yesterday.

我可以互换使用 Couple、Duo和Pair 吗？

不总是。Couple、Duo和Pair 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。