variety

英 [vəˈraɪəti]

美 [vəˈraɪəti]

n. (同一事物的)不同种类，多种式样; 变化; 多样化; 多变性; (植物、语言等的)变种，变体; 异体; 品种

复数：varieties　

Oxford 3000 / Collins.4 / BNC.977 / COCA.1171

习惯用语

variety is the spice of life

noun

（同一事物的）不同种类，多种式样
several different sorts of the same thing
1. There is a wide variety of patterns to choose from.
  有种类繁多的图案可供选择。
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. I was impressed by the variety of dishes on offer.
  所供应的菜肴之丰盛让我心动。
变化；多样化；多变性
the quality of not being the same or not doing the same thing all the time
1. We all need variety in our diet.
  我们都需要饮食多样化。
2. We want more variety in our work.
  我们希望我们的工作多变点儿花样。
（植物、语言等的）变种，变体；异体；品种
a type of a thing, for example a plant or language, that is different from the others in the same general group
1. Apples come in a great many varieties.
  苹果的品种繁多。
2. a rare variety of orchid
  兰花的稀有品种
3. different varieties of English
  各类英语
4. 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。
综艺节目（包括歌舞、杂耍等的舞台演出或电视节目）
a form of theatre or television entertainment that consists of a series of short performances, such as singing, dancing and funny acts
1. a variety show/theatre
  综艺节目 / 剧场

N-UNCOUNT 变化;多样化
If something hasvariety, it consists of things which are different from each other.
1. Susan's idea of freedom was to have variety in her life style...
  苏珊心目中的自由就是拥有丰富多彩的生活。
2. I know no store anywhere in the world that has such variety and display...
  我不知道世界上还有哪个商店的经营品种如此繁多，陈列如此美观。
3. The music itself has so much variety.
  音乐本身就种类繁多。
N-SING 各式各样;多种多样
Avariety ofthings is a number of different kinds or examples of the same thing.
1. West Hampstead has a variety of good shops and supermarkets...
  西汉普斯特德有各种各样不错的店铺和超级市场。
2. The island offers such a wide variety of scenery and wildlife...
  这个岛屿拥有丰富多样的景致及种类繁多的野生动植物。
3. People change their mind for a variety of reasons.
  人们会由于种种原因改变主意。
N-COUNT 品种;种类
Avariety ofsomething is a type of it.
1. I'm always pleased to try out a new variety...
  我一直乐于尝试新产品。
2. She has 12 varieties of old-fashioned roses.
  她有12种双花玫瑰。
N-UNCOUNT 综艺表演;综艺节目
Varietyis a type of entertainment which includes many different kinds of acts in the same show.
1. ...a variety show of music, comedy, and magic.
  汇集了音乐、喜剧及魔术表演的一档综艺节目

noun

noticeable heterogeneity
1. a diversity of possibilities
2. the range and variety of his work is amazing
Synonym:diversenessdiversitymultifariousness
a difference that is usually pleasant
1. he goes to France for variety
2. it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic
Synonym:change
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
1. sculpture is a form of art
2. what kinds of desserts are there?
Synonym:kindsortform
a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances
Synonym:variety show
(biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differ from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics
1. varieties are frequently recognized in botany
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
1. a great assortment of cars was on display
2. he had a variety of disorders
3. a veritable smorgasbord of religions
Synonym:assortmentmixturemixed bagmiscellanymiscellaneasalmagundismorgasbordpotpourrimotley

The Bush Foundation has funded a variety of faculty development programs
布什基金会已经资助了许多教员发展项目。
Our goods compete in terms of product quality, reliability and above all variety
我们的产品在质量、可靠性，尤其是品种方面颇具竞争力。
Food allergies can result in an enormous variety of different symptoms
食物过敏会引发很多不同的症状。
Detailed study of folk music from a variety of countries reveals many close parallels
仔细研究各国民间音乐后发现了许多非常相似之处。
You will find a wide variety of choices available in school cafeterias
在学校的自助餐厅里你会发现有很多饮食可供选择。
The shop, though small, has a satisfactory variety of goods.
这商店虽然小，货物却很全。
The island offers such a wide variety of scenery and wildlife
这个岛屿拥有丰富多样的景致及种类繁多的野生动植物。
Sectors in the economy can be viewed in a variety of ways
可以以多种方式看待经济的构成。
In his lecture Riemann covered an enormous variety of topics.
里曼的演讲涵盖了各种各样的主题。
She has 12 varieties of old-fashioned roses.
她有12种双花玫瑰。