1. | [sing] ~ (of sth) （同一事物的）不同种类，多种式样several different sorts of the same thing |
There is a wide variety of patterns to choose from. 有种类繁多的图案可供选择。 | |
He resigned for a variety of reasons. 他由于种种原因辞职了。 | |
This tool can be used in a variety of ways. 这一工具有多种用途。 | |
I was impressed by the variety of dishes on offer. 所供应的菜肴之丰盛让我叹服。 |
2. | [u] 变化；多样化；多变性the quality of not being the same or not doing the same thing all the time |
We all need variety in our diet. 我们都需要饮食多样化。 | |
We want more variety in our work. 我们希望我们的工作多变点儿花样。 |
3. | [c] ~ (of sth) （植物、语言等的）变种，变体；异体；品种a type of a thing, for example a plant or language, that is different from the others in the same general group |
Apples come in a great many varieties. 苹果的品种繁多。 | |
a rare variety of orchid 兰花的稀有品种 | |
different varieties of English 各类英语 | |
My cooking is of the ‘quick and simple’ variety. 我做饭属于既快捷又简单的那一类。 |
4. | [u] 综艺节目（包括歌舞、杂耍等的舞台演出或电视节目）a form of theatre or television entertainment that consists of a series of short performances, such as singing, dancing and funny acts |
a variety show/theatre 综艺节目╱剧场 |
