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单词 variety
释义
variety
(vərɪti )
Word forms: varieties
1. uncountable noun B1
If something has variety, it consists of things which are different from each other.
Susan's idea of freedom was to have variety in her lifestyle. [+ in]
I know no store anywhere in the world that has such variety and display.
The music itself has so much variety.
2. singular noun A2
A variety of things is a number of different kinds or examples of the same thing.
West Hampstead has a variety of good shops and supermarkets.
The island offers such a wide variety of scenery and wildlife. [+ of]
People change their mind for a variety of reasons. [+ of]
3. countable noun
A variety of something is a type of it.
I'm always pleased to try out a new variety.
She has 12 varieties of old-fashioned roses. [+ of]
Synonyms: type, sort, kind, make  
4. uncountable noun [usually NOUN noun]
Variety is a type of entertainment which includes many different kinds of acts in the same show.
...a variety show of music, comedy, and magic.
Quotations:
Variety's the very spice of life,
That gives all its flavour
William CowperThe Task
Different strokes for different folks
Idioms:
variety is the spice of life
said to mean that doing and seeing a lot of different things makes life more enjoyable and interesting
It is important to vary the training program so that boredom is avoided. Exercise should be fun and variety is the spice of life.
Collocations:
choose a variety
If you choose the right variety, garlic is easy to grow in your garden at home.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Of those who do buy pet food, 20 per cent are choosing healthier varieties including low fat and low salt options.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
First you must choose which variety of the sport you want to learn.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
grow a variety
Shiraz and chardonnay are the two varieties of grape most commonly grown.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
They buy directly from small farmers growing high-quality bean varieties.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
In China, North and South America and parts of Africa, GM varieties are already grown on a huge scale.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
huge variety
We loved Australia for its huge variety of wildlife.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The people on the course come from a huge variety of backgrounds.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It's great value for money and there is a huge variety on offer.
The Sun (2014)
offer a variety of
Most parks also offer a huge variety of activities for all ages including kids' clubs, sports and pools.
The Sun (2010)
It works with six partner colleges offering a variety of degree programmes.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The website allows you to search in the smartest way possible, offering a variety of tools to narrow down your hunt.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
potato variety
The quality of UK sweet potato varieties is improving steadily.
The Sun (2006)
Only two crops - a strain of wheat and a potato variety - are approved for commercial harvesting in Europe.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The aim was to test whether genes from two wild potato varieties could protect plants from blight.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
rich variety
It houses a rich variety of artefacts from all over Libya, spanning Egyptian, Greek and Roman culture.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
She farmed the fields for hay and pasture and maintained the rich variety of wildlife.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
English is spreading faster, and in a richer variety of ways, than any language in history.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
sheer variety
The excitement of Indian roads is the sheer variety of traffic that they contain.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
And the sheer variety of what you can experience (and take part in) is amazing.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It's easy to be blown away by the sheer variety of gadgets on show at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
try a variety of
I've tried a variety of creams for my eczema.
The Sun (2014)
Over the years, they have tried a variety of managers - some with huge experience.
The Sun (2008)
Adults and children can try a variety of pursuits, including donning a padded suit for a spot of sumo wrestling.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
wide variety of
The two-year programme is built around several core subjects, including economic analysis, organisational processes and financial accounting, plus a wide variety of elective courses.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
A wide variety of places to live, from starter flats to mansions.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The building was used by a wide variety of businesses, including clothes manufacturers, and had a shopping centre on the ground floor.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Prismatics gloss finish wall tiles (10cm square) are available in a wide variety of colours.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
There are spiralling, bitonal solos, off-kilter rhythms, hypnotic improvisations and a wide variety of traditional instruments — plus scholarly essays.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Translations:
Chinese: 多样性, 多样化
Japanese: 多様性, 変化に富んでいること
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