单词 | variety |
释义 | variety —variety /vəˈraɪə.ti/ aep /-t̬i/ noun (TYPE) F0 [C] a different type of something: » The article was about the different varieties of Spanish spoken in South America.» This variety of rose is especially hardy and drought-resistant.» Our supermarket stocks apples in several different varieties.Thesaurus+: ↑Categories and varieties , ↑Species and gendersA2 [S] many different types of things or people: » She does a variety of fitness activities.» The equipment could be used for a variety of educational purposes.» Manufacturers need large sales to justify offering a big variety in export markets.Thesaurus+: ↑Variety and mixtures , ↑Mixing and mixtures , ↑Groups and collections of thingsWord partners for variety• a ♯bewildering/♯infinite/♯large/♯wide variety• a ♯whole variety of sth• ♯offer/♯provide a variety of sthCollocations:–Nouns-lu. a variety of activities/jobs/information/symptoms/techniques/ways» We use a variety of techniques to shape the clay.-lu. a variety of foods/people/products/things» The store stocks a wide variety of Chinese foods.-lu. a variety of factors/options/reasons/sources/subjects» There is a variety of factors which determine one's risk of heart disease.-lu. a variety of shapes/sizes/styles» The skirts are available in a variety of sizes.–Adjectives-lu. different/several varieties» I have tried several varieties of green tea.-lu. an amazing/endless/enormous/great(er)/infinite/huge/large/rich/wide variety» The area offers a huge variety of scenery and wildlife.-lu. a bewildering/good/rich variety» I had to master a bewildering variety of software.-lu. a whole variety of sth» This pack includes a whole variety of activities for children.-lu. a bit/plenty of variety» I like a bit of variety in my job,–Prepositions-lu. a variety of sth» There was a variety of foods to choose from.-lu. with a variety of sth» We use sumptuous fabrics with a variety of textures.–Verbs-lu. offer/provide a variety of sth» We can offer a wide variety of arts courses.–Phrases-lu. a variety of [things] ranging from sth to sth» He draws on a variety of influences ranging from jazz to country and western.noun [U] (CHANGE) ► B1 the characteristic of often changing and being different: » When preparing meals, you need to think about variety and taste as well as nutritional value.» Sexual reproduction serves to create genetic variety.» Work on the production line is monotonous and lacks variety.Thesaurus+: ↑Different and differenceWord partners for variety• a ♯bewildering/♯infinite/♯large/♯wide variety• a ♯whole variety of sth• ♯offer/♯provide a variety of sthWord Builder:–Nouns: variable, variance, variant, variety–Adjectives: variable, varied, various–Verbs: vary–Adverbs: invariably, variouslyCollocations:–Nouns-lu. a variety of activities/jobs/information/symptoms/techniques/ways» We use a variety of techniques to shape the clay.-lu. a variety of foods/people/products/things» The store stocks a wide variety of Chinese foods.-lu. a variety of factors/options/reasons/sources/subjects» There is a variety of factors which determine one's risk of heart disease.-lu. a variety of shapes/sizes/styles» The skirts are available in a variety of sizes.–Adjectives-lu. different/several varieties» I have tried several varieties of green tea.-lu. an amazing/endless/enormous/great(er)/infinite/huge/large/rich/wide variety» The area offers a huge variety of scenery and wildlife.-lu. a bewildering/good/rich variety» I had to master a bewildering variety of software.-lu. a whole variety of sth» This pack includes a whole variety of activities for children.-lu. a bit/plenty of variety» I like a bit of variety in my job,–Prepositions-lu. a variety of sth» There was a variety of foods to choose from.-lu. with a variety of sth» We use sumptuous fabrics with a variety of textures.–Verbs-lu. offer/provide a variety of sth» We can offer a wide variety of arts courses.–Phrases-lu. a variety of [things] ranging from sth to sth» He draws on a variety of influences ranging from jazz to country and western.• • • Extra Examples:» This variety of tomato is particularly good, and is resistant to disease.» Can you tell the the difference between poisonous mushrooms and edible varieties?» I like almost every variety of cheese.» He has a variety of different, brightly-coloured ties that he wears to work.» I suppose you mix with a wide variety of people in your job.noun [U] (ENTERTAINMENT) ► F0 a type of entertainment which includes several separate short performances, such as singing, dancing, magic tricks, and telling jokes: » a variety showThesaurus+: ↑Spectacles and performancesThesaurus+: ↑Acting, rehearsing and performingWord partners for variety• a ♯bewildering/♯infinite/♯large/♯wide variety• a ♯whole variety of sth• ♯offer/♯provide a variety of sth |
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