variety 英 [vəˈraɪəti]   美 [vəˈraɪɪti]

variety

variety  英 [vəˈraɪəti] 美 [vəˈraɪɪti]

n. 多样,多样化 

名词复数:varieties 

We all need variety in our diet. 我们都需要饮食多样化。
He resigned for a variety of reasons. 他由于种种原因辞职了。

  • Variety is a quality similar to diversity or difference. Some feel having variety in life is much more exciting than doing the same routine day in and day out.
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  • n. 多样,多样化
  • 1. We all need variety in our diet.

    我们都需要饮食多样化。

  • 2. He resigned for a variety of reasons.

    他由于种种原因辞职了。

  • 3. This tool can be used in a variety of ways.

    这一工具有多种用途。

  • 4. We want more variety in our work.

    我们希望我们的工作多变点儿花样。

  • 5. a rare variety of orchid

    兰花的稀有品种

  • 6. My cooking is of the ‘quick and simple’ variety.

    我做饭菜属于既快捷又简单的那一类。

  • 7. different varieties of English

    各类英语

  • variety (n.) 1530s, "change of fortunes," from Middle French variété and directly from Latin varietatem (nominative varietas) "difference, diversity; a kind, variety, species, sort," from varius "various" (see vary). Meaning diversity, absence of monotony" is from 1540s; that of "collection of different things" is from 1550s; sense of "something different from others" is from 1610s. In reference to music hall or theatrical performances of a mixed nature, first recorded 1868, American English.
var·iety / vəˈraɪəti ; NAmE vəˈraɪəti / noun ( plural var·ieties ) 1 [singular ] variety(of sth) 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 ofpatterns 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。 I was impressed by the variety of dishes on offer. 所供应的菜肴之丰盛让我叹服。 HELP  A plural verb is needed after a (large, wide, etc.) variety of .... 在 a (large, wide, etc.) variety of ... 之后谓语动词要用复数。 2 [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 SYN diversity 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。 3 [countable ] variety(of sth) 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。 a rare variety of orchid 兰花的稀有品种 different varieties of English 各类英语 My cooking is of the ‘quick and simple’ variety. 我做饭菜属于既快捷又简单的那一类。 4 ( NAmE also vaude·ville ) [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(包括歌舞、杂耍等的舞台演出或电视节目) a variety show/theatre 综艺节目╱剧场 IDIOM variety is the spice of ˈlife ( saying) new and exciting experiences make life more interesting 经历丰富多彩才令生活充满乐趣 variety varieties var·iety / vəˈraɪəti ; NAmE vəˈraɪəti /
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