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）不同種類，多種式樣 There is a wide variety of patterns to choose from. 有種類繁多的圖案可供選擇。 He resigned for a variety of reasons. 他由於種種原因辭職了。 This tool can be used in a variety of ways. 這一工具有多種用途。 The text consists of extracts from a variety of sources. 這篇課文由各種來源的摘錄組成。 articles and essays on a variety of topics 關於各種主題的文章和論文 I don't eat meat, only fish, but there's a good variety available here. 我不吃肉，只吃魚，但是這裏有很多種。 The day-long excursion is one of a variety on offer for tourists. 一日遊是爲遊客提供的各種遊覽項目之一。 I was impressed by the variety of dishes on offer. 所供應的菜肴之豐盛讓我歎服。
Extra ExamplesMenus offer a good variety of seafood. 菜單上有豐富多樣的海産供選擇。 The market sold a bewildering variety of cheeses. 市場上的奶酪種類繁多，令人眼花缭亂。 He has written on a great variety of subjects. 他寫過各種各樣的題目。 a series of discussions on a variety of issues 關於各種問題的一系列討論 The songs are in a variety of styles. 這些歌曲有多種風格。 Costs vary widely and depend on a variety of factors. 成本差異很大，取決於多種因素。 Visitors are able to enjoy a variety of activities. 遊客可以享受各種各樣的活動。 State aid can take a variety of forms. 國家援助可以采取多種形式。 Asbestos was formerly used in a variety of products. 石棉以前用於各種産品。 a Toronto company that offers a variety of Web-based services 一家提供各種網絡服務的多倫多公司 These goals can be met using a variety of techniques. 這些目標可以通過多種技術來實現。 The hotel's 104 rooms come in a variety of sizes. 酒店的104間客房有各種尺寸。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- amazing
- astonishing
- bewildering
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- 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 變化；多樣化；多變性 It's the variety that makes my job so enjoyable. 正是因爲變化多才使得我的工作如此有趣。 We all need variety in our diet. 我們都需要飲食多樣化。 We want more variety in our work. 我們希望我們的工作多變點兒花樣。 a constant craving for variety and adventure 對變化和冒險的持續渴望 The festival demonstrates the variety of the UK music scene. 這個節日展示了英國音樂舞台的多樣性。
Extra ExamplesThere is wide variety in shape and colour. 形狀和色彩豐富多樣。 a country of great variety 一個多姿多彩的國家 the rich variety of the local bird life 當地豐富的鳥類品種
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- amazing
- astonishing
- bewildering
- …
- add
- give
- offer
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- of… variety
- variety in
- variety of
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- [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、語言等的）變種，變體；異體；品種 Apples come in a great many varieties. 蘋果的品種繁多。 - variety of something
different varieties of English 各類英語 This is a very rare variety of orchid. 這是一種非常稀有的蘭花。 A typical estate in the region will grow at least three grape varieties. 該地區的一個典型莊園將種植至少三個葡萄品種。 My cooking is of the ‘quick and simple’ variety. 我做飯屬於既快捷又簡單的那一類。
Extra ExamplesThe variety of English that they speak is closer to American than British. 他們所講的那種英語更接近於美式英語而非英式英語。 high-yielding varieties of rice 高産的稻谷品種 cultivated varieties such as the damask rose 像突厥薔薇這類的栽培品種 breeders who develop new varieties 開發新品種的培育者 Old varieties of rose can be less resistant to diseases. 老的玫瑰品種抗病害能力可能較差。 There are hundreds of different varieties of apple. 蘋果有數百個不同品種。
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 綜藝節目 a variety show/theatre 綜藝節目／劇場
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 經歷豐富多彩才令生活充滿樂趣