variety
UK [və'raɪə.ti] US [-tˌi] noun
CHANGE 变化
ESSENTIAL uncountable
■the characteristic of often changing and being different 多样化；变化•When preparing meals, you need to think about variety and taste as well as nutritional value.做饭时，你既需要考虑饭菜的营养价值，又需要考虑饭菜的花样和味道。 •Sexual reproduction serves to create genetic variety.有性繁殖可以使基因多样化。 •Work on the production line is monotonous and lacks variety.在生产线上工作很单调，缺乏变化。
UK [və'raɪə.ti] US [-tˌi] noun
TYPE 种类
countable
■a different type of something 不同种类；不同品种•The article was about the different varieties of Spanish spoken in South America.这篇文章讲的是南美洲西班牙语的各种变种。 •This variety of rose is especially hardy and drought-resistant.这种玫瑰特别耐寒及耐旱。 •Our supermarket stocks apples in several different varieties.我们超市有几个不同品种的苹果。 only singular
■many different types of things or people 各种各样；多种类型•She does a variety of fitness activities.她参加各种各样的健身活动。 •The equipment could be used for a variety of educational purposes.这套设备可以用于多种教学活动。 •Manufacturers need large sales to justify offering a big variety in export markets.生产厂家需要极高的销量来证明向出口市场提供种类繁多的产品是值得的。
UK [və'raɪə.ti] US [-tˌi] noun
ENTERTAINMENT 娱乐
uncountable
■a type of entertainment which includes several separate short performances, such as singing, dancing, magic tricks and telling jokes 综艺表演；杂耍表演•a variety show综艺表演
UK [və'raɪə.ti] US [-tˌi] noun
Variety is the spice of life. saying
■said to emphasize that doing many different things, or often changing what you do, makes life interesting 经历丰富多彩会令生活充满乐趣。 |