名词
1. 变化;多样化
If something has variety, it consists of things which are different from each other.
2. 各式各样;多种多样
A variety of things is a number of different kinds or examples of the same thing.
3. 品种;种类
A variety of something is a type of it.
4. 综艺表演;综艺节目
Variety is a type of entertainment which includes many different kinds of acts in the same show.
1. noticeable heterogeneity
e.g. a diversity of possibilities
the range and variety of his work is amazing
Synonym: diversenessdiversitymultifariousness
2. a difference that is usually pleasant
e.g. he goes to France for variety
it is a refreshing change to meet a woman mechanic
Synonym: change
3. a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
e.g. sculpture is a form of art
what kinds of desserts are there?
4. a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances
Synonym: variety show
5. (biology) a taxonomic category consisting of members of a species that differ from others of the same species in minor but heritable characteristics
e.g. varieties are frequently recognized in botany
6. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
e.g. a great assortment of cars was on display
he had a variety of disorders
a veritable smorgasbord of religions
Synonym: assortmentmixturemixed bagmiscellanymiscellaneasalmagundismorgasbordpotpourrimotley