单词 | variation |
释义 | variation —variation /ˌveə.riˈeɪ.ʃən/ aep /ˌver.i-/ noun (DIFFERENCE) C2 [C] something that is slightly different from the usual form or arrangement: » There are wide variations in the way pensioners have benefited from the system.» The films she makes are all variations on the same theme.Thesaurus+: ↑Different and differenceF0 [C] SPECIALIZED one of several short tunes that are based on the same simple tune, but are different from it and from the others: » symphonic variationsThesaurus+: ↑Musical piecesnoun [C or U] (CHANGE) ► B2 a change in amount or level: » Unemployment rates among white-collar workers show much less regional variation than corresponding rates among blue-collar workers.» The medical tests showed some variation in the baby's heart rate.» global temperature variations over the last 140 yearsThesaurus+: ↑Change and changes• • • Extra Examples:» A mother's ears are attuned to even the slightest variation in her baby's breathing.» There have been wild variations in the level of spending.» They are studying the variation in carbon emissions.» There is a lot of variation between regions when it comes to average income.» The instruments measure variations in the earth's temperature. |
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