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单词 various
释义 var·i·ous
I. \ˈverēəs, ˈva(a)r-, ˈvār-\ adjective
Etymology: Latin varius; probably akin to Latin varus bent, crooked — more at prevaricate
1. archaic : subject to change or undergoing changes : variable, changeable, inconstant
2. : of varied color : varicolored
 < birds of various plumage — H.W.Longfellow >
3.
 a. : of differing kinds : being a varied assortment : multifarious
  < doors had been blocked open with various mine equipment — J.E.Summers >
  < engaging at times in various business enterprises — E.E.Dale >
 b. : unlike
  < animals as various as the jaguar, the cavy, and the sloth >
4. : having or manifesting a number of different aspects or characteristics
 < a most various genius — F.J.Mather >
 < the story is lively and various — James Gray >
 < ready, cheerful, various, and illuminating conversation — J.B.Holroyd >
5. : variant
 < various readings of the Bible >
6. : consisting of an indefinite number greater than one : sundry, divers
 < inspection trips to various manufacturing plants — Current Biography >
7. : being one of a group : individual, separate
 < refunds to the various club members >
 < distribute taxes equitably among the various economic groups — R.G.Woolbert >
 < the twelve various departments of the Clinic — Terry Southern >
Synonyms: see different
II. pronoun, plural in construction
: several different ones
 < I questioned various of them >
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