英语词汇“variance”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

variancenoun

uk/ˈveə.ri.əns/us/ˈver.i.əns/

[ 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.

[ C ] US specialized law 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.

be at variance (with sb/sth)

to be in disagreement with someone or something, or to be different from him, her, or it:

Young people's reactions to world events are often at variance with those of their parents.

Her public and private personas are at variance.

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Different and difference

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Allowing and permitting

Arguing & disagreeing

单词	variance
释义	Contents noun (3) variance (1) variance (2) variance (3) English American Business variancenoun uk/ˈveə.ri.əns/us/ˈver.i.əns/ [ 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. [ C ] US specialized law 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. be at variance (with sb/sth) to be in disagreement with someone or something, or to be different from him, her, or it: Young people's reactions to world events are often at variance with those of their parents. Her public and private personas are at variance. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Different and difference a breath of fresh air idiom a whole new ballgame idiom a world of difference idiom alternative another clash contrary differential distinction distinctive distorted diverge divergence divide otherwise permutation refreshing several step sundry See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Allowing and permitting Arguing & disagreeing variancenoun [ C ] us/ˈveər·i·əns, ˈvær-/ permission to do something differently from the official or usual way: He requested a variance to build an addition to his house. Idiom(s) at variance variancenoun uk/ˈveəriəns/us [ C or U ] a difference between two or more or things: We found a wide variance in the size, shape, and design of digital projectors. The government fears that too much variance in the treatment of Scottish and English students could cause political strain. [ C ] ACCOUNTING the difference between the costs, sales, etc. expected during a particular period, and the final costs, etc: Weekly sales variances are more volatile and ultimately less meaningful. [ C ] US LAW, PROPERTY a change in a law, especially one involving the use of property, that is allowed by a local government in particular situations: apply for/request/seek a variance The power company has applied for a variance to the county rule on burying lines. grant/deny a variance They filed a lawsuit against trustees after they were denied a variance to build a home on 17.82 acres. He says he requested a zoning variance but that the county refused to process it.
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