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单词 variance
释义 variance
variance /ˈveə.ri.əns/ aep /ˈver.i-/ noun
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F0 [C or U] FORMAL the fact that two or more things are different, or the amount or number by which they are different:
» There has been some unusual variance in temperature this month.» I could detect subtle variances in fragrance as we strolled through the garden.Thesaurus+: ↑Different and difference
2
F0 [C] US LEGAL official permission to do something that is not normally allowed:
» We had to get a (zoning) variance before we could build the extension on our house.Thesaurus+: ↑Allowing and permitting
be at variance with sb/sth
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F0 to be in disagreement with someone or something, or to be different from them:
» Young people's reactions to world events are often at variance with those of their parents.» Most heavy metal fans are under 20 - this is at variance with the age of the bands themselves, who are often over 40.Thesaurus+: ↑Arguing and disagreeingWord Builder:Nouns: variable, variance, variant, varietyAdjectives: variable, varied, variousVerbs: varyAdverbs: invariably, variously
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