单词 | various |
释义 | various various /ˈveə.ri.əs/ aep /ˈver.i-/ adjective ► A2 many different: » We had various problems on our journey, including a puncture.» The author gave various reasons for having written the book.» Girardo was out of action with various injuries for most of last season.» Various people whom we weren't expecting turned up at the meeting.Thesaurus+: ↑Different and differenceWord Builder:–Nouns: variable, variance, variant, variety–Adjectives: variable, varied, various–Verbs: vary–Adverbs: invariably, variously • • • Extra Examples:» After the party I collected up bottles from various parts of the house.» He's been suffering various aches and pains for years.» There are various treatments for this complaint.» There are various points to look out for when you're judging dogs in a competition.» There seems to be very little communication between the various government departments.Common mistake: various or varied?! Warning: choose the correct adjective!! To describe something that changes between or contains several different things or types, don't say 'various', say varied:✗ The school organises a rich and various social programme.» The school organises a rich and varied social programme. |
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