| 单词 | variety |
| 释义 | Word family noun variable variance variant variety variability variation adjective variable ≠ invariable varied various verb vary adverb variably ≠ invariably variously Related topics: Biologyva·ri·e·ty /vəˈraɪəti/ ●●● S2 W1 noun (plural varieties) 1 a variety of something VARIOUS/OF DIFFERENT KINDSa lot of things of the same type that are different from each other in some way 各种各样的某事物 The girls come from a variety of different backgrounds. 这些女孩出身背景各不相同。5 GRAMMAR 语法• If you are using a variety of before a plural noun, it is better to use a plural verb, although a singular verb is sometimes used. a variety of 之后如跟复数名词，则最好使用复数动词，但有时也会用单数动词A variety of techniques were used.运用了多种技巧 。2 [uncountable]VARIOUS/OF DIFFERENT KINDS the differences within a group, set of actions etc that make it interesting 多样化，变化 I really like the variety the store has to offer. 我很喜欢这家商店商品的丰富多样。give/add/bring variety (to something) (=make something more interesting) (为某事)增添趣味 Occasionally working from home adds variety to a job. 偶尔在家上班可以为工作增添一些趣味。3 [countable]HB a type of thing, such as a plant or animal, that is different from others in the same group 〔动植物的〕种类，品种variety of The lake has more than 20 varieties of fish. 那个湖里有二十多种鱼。4 [countable usually singular]TYPE a particular type of person or thing – often used humorously 〔人或物的〕类型〔常为幽默用法〕of the ... variety Lon has no patience with anything of the child variety. 朗对小孩子一概没有耐心。5. variety is the spice of life VARIOUS/OF DIFFERENT KINDSused to say that doing a lot of different things, meeting different people etc is what makes life interesting 变化是生活的调味品 COLLOCATIONSadjectivesa wide/great/large variety 多种多样，五花八门They hold debates on a wide variety of topics. 他们就各类议题进行辩论。a huge/enormous variety 各种各样，种类繁多Fruit is eaten by a huge variety of animals and birds. 以果实为食的鸟兽种类繁多。an infinite/endless variety 无数种There is a seemingly infinite variety of beers to choose from. 似乎有无数种啤酒可供选择。a rich variety 品种丰富A rich variety of plants grows here. 这里生长着名目繁多的草木。a bewildering variety (=so many that you feel confused) 种类多得令人眼花缭乱nThere is a bewildering variety of roses to choose from.an amazing variety 种类多得令人惊叹nThe market has an amazing variety of fresh fish.Examples from the Corpusvariety• During treatment for his injuries and a variety of complications, Dole said his weight plummeted from 194 pounds to 122 pounds.• Bert started to move a huge pile of cardboard boxes which had once housed a variety of motor spares.• Like most bad situations, this one had evolved in a variety of ways.• At that time, all newsreaders spoke a variety of English spoken in southern England, known as Received Pronunciation.• My own preference has always been for the rough-coated variety since these can withstand weather and rough going very much better.• It may be possible to create varieties of fish that have resistance to common diseases.• There is enormous variety to this public-interest assignment.• She's always complaining that her job doesn't have enough variety.• For all that I have learned a greater variety of games, there are fewer I can tolerate.• The French make many varieties of cheese, from both cows' and goats' milk.• This is a new variety of apple; we're selling it for the first time.• The music on her latest CD shows a great deal of variety.• South American growers use the best US seed varieties.• The doctor encouraged him to increase the variety of food that he eats.give/add/bring variety (to something)• Genes cooperate with, and add variety to, the themes in the generative field of each organism.• This sentence suture can add variety to your sentence structure.• It not only adds variety to their day, but tutoring also helps them feel important.• Shakespeare not only gives variety and vitality to his characters, but he preserves each individuality throughout each play.• Simple balances and a variety of pots and containers can then add variety to the experience of filling, emptying and sharing.• Hybrid yields are high enough to give varieties a marketing edge.• Yet these structures, too, add variety and local character to rivers.• The range of topics gives variety to the way they are taught.variety of• There are about 7,000 known varieties of apples.of the ... variety• The team also tried spreads but did not count them into the ratings because of the limitless variety.• Daniels, Dorothy Has produced approximately 150 romance novels, mostly of the gothic variety.• The breakfast used is not of the ruff-core variety, it's employed subtly throughout and will enliven your regular cuppa.• Red-and-white pinstripes of the Payless Cashways-employee variety.• Unfortunately they are not all able to survive in an aquarium and some of the most colourful varieties are the most delicate.• Later she turned to Romantic Suspense of the thriller variety, specializing in tales of international crime, espionage, and intrigue.• Which of the following grape varieties is the odd one out? 4.• This should remind of you of the infinite varieties in any one colour and also set you thinking about texture.From Longman Business Dictionaryvarietyva‧ri‧e‧ty /vəˈraɪəti/ noun (plural varieties) [countable] a particular type of a productThe fashionable bar sells over 50 different varieties of beer.Origin variety (1500-1600) French variété, from Latin varietas, from varius; → VARIOUSva·ri·e·ty noun →5 GRAMMAR1 →COLLOCATIONS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable of a type of things the same Business Corpus are that lot |
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