variety
noun(plural varieties)
Word Family
Idioms - vary verb
- varied adjective
- variable adjective
- variation noun
- various adjective
- variety noun
- [singular + singular or plural verb] variety (of something)
several different sorts of the same thing （同一事物的）不同种类，多种式样 There is a wide variety of patterns to choose from. 有种类繁多的图案可供选择。 He resigned for a variety of reasons. 他由于种种原因辞职了。 This tool can be used in a variety of ways. 这一工具有多种用途。 The text consists of extracts from a variety of sources. 文本包括来自各种来源的摘录。 articles and essays on a variety of topics 有关各种主题的文章和文章 I don't eat meat, only fish, but there's a good variety available here. 我不吃肉，只吃鱼，但是这里有很多。 The day-long excursion is one of a variety on offer for tourists. 一日游是为游客提供的多种选择之一。 I was impressed by the variety of dishes on offer. 所供应的菜肴之丰盛让我叹服。
Extra ExamplesMenus offer a good variety of seafood. 菜单上有丰富多样的海产供选择。 The market sold a bewildering variety of cheeses. 市场上的奶酪种类繁多，令人眼花缭乱。 He has written on a great variety of subjects. 他撰写了许多主题的文章。 a series of discussions on a variety of issues 关于各种问题的一系列讨论 The songs are in a variety of styles. 歌曲风格各异。 Costs vary widely and depend on a variety of factors. 成本差异很大，并取决于多种因素。 Visitors are able to enjoy a variety of activities. 参观者可以享受各种活动。 State aid can take a variety of forms. 国家援助可以采取多种形式。 Asbestos was formerly used in a variety of products. 石棉以前用于多种产品。 a Toronto company that offers a variety of Web-based services 多伦多一家公司，提供各种基于网络的服务 These goals can be met using a variety of techniques. 这些目标可以使用多种技术来实现。 The hotel's 104 rooms come in a variety of sizes. 酒店共有104间客房，大小各异。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- amazing
- astonishing
- bewildering
- …
- add
- give
- offer
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- of… variety
- variety in
- variety of
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- [uncountable]
the quality of not being the same or not doing the same thing all the time 变化；多样化；多变性 It's the variety that makes my job so enjoyable. 正是因为变化多才使得我的工作如此有趣。 We all need variety in our diet. 我们都需要饮食多样化。 We want more variety in our work. 我们希望我们的工作多变点儿花样。 a constant craving for variety and adventure 不断渴望变化和冒险 The festival demonstrates the variety of the UK music scene. 该音乐节展示了英国音乐界的多样性。
Extra ExamplesThere is wide variety in shape and colour. 形状和色彩丰富多样。 a country of great variety 一个多姿多彩的国家 the rich variety of the local bird life 当地丰富的鸟类品种
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- amazing
- astonishing
- bewildering
- …
- add
- give
- offer
- …
- of… variety
- variety in
- variety of
- …
- [countable]
a type of a thing, for example a plant or language, that is different from the others in the same general group （植物、语言等的）变种，变体；异体；品种 Apples come in a great many varieties. 苹果的品种繁多。 - variety of something
different varieties of English 各类英语 This is a very rare variety of orchid. 这是一种非常罕见的兰花。 A typical estate in the region will grow at least three grape varieties. 该地区的典型庄园将至少种植三种葡萄。 My cooking is of the ‘quick and simple’ variety. 我做饭属于既快捷又简单的那一类。
Extra ExamplesThe variety of English that they speak is closer to American than British. 他们所讲的那种英语更接近于美式英语而非英式英语。 high-yielding varieties of rice 高产的稻谷品种 cultivated varieties such as the damask rose 像突厥蔷薇这类的栽培品种 breeders who develop new varieties 开发新品种的培育者 Old varieties of rose can be less resistant to diseases. 老的玫瑰品种抗病害能力可能较差。 There are hundreds of different varieties of apple. 苹果有数百个不同品种。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- distinctive
- common or garden
- garden
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- develop
- grow
- plant
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- (North American English also vaudeville)[uncountable]
a form of theatre or television entertainment that consists of a series of short performances, such as singing, dancing and funny acts 综艺节目 a variety show/theatre 综艺节目／剧场
Word Originlate 15th cent.: from French variété or Latin varietas, from varius ‘changing, diverse’.
Idioms
variety is the spice of life
- (saying)
having a range of different experiences makes life more interesting 经历丰富多彩才令生活充满乐趣