A2 noun 中性 #356 最常用

variety

/vəˈraɪəti/

Variety refers to a collection of different things or types of the same thing. It is used to describe a situation where there is diversity and many choices rather than just one type.

例句

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1

The local market sells a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.

The neighborhood store offers many different types of fresh produce.

2

The university provides a variety of programs for international students.

The college offers many different study options for students from abroad.

3

I usually listen to a variety of music when I am cleaning my room.

I like to play many different kinds of songs while I clean.

词族

名词
variety
Verb
vary
副词
variously
形容词
various
相关
variation
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记忆技巧

Think of 'Vary' + 'Tea'. Imagine a shop that sells many 'varying' types of 'tea'—that is a variety!

快速测验

The shop has a wide _______ of toys for children of all ages.

正确!

正确答案是: variety

例句

1

The local market sells a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.

everyday

The neighborhood store offers many different types of fresh produce.

2

The university provides a variety of programs for international students.

formal

The college offers many different study options for students from abroad.

3

I usually listen to a variety of music when I am cleaning my room.

informal

I like to play many different kinds of songs while I clean.

4

The study examined a variety of factors that influence climate change.

academic

The research looked at many different things that affect the climate.

5

Our firm offers a variety of financial services to meet your needs.

business

Our company has many different money-related services for you.

词族

名词
variety
Verb
vary
副词
variously
形容词
various
相关
variation

常见搭配

wide variety a large range of different things
great variety a very big selection of items
variety of reasons many different causes or explanations
infinite variety a range of things that seems to never end
lack of variety a situation where everything is the same

常用短语

variety is the spice of life

new and different experiences make life more interesting

a variety of

several different kinds of

of every variety

of all different types

容易混淆的词

variety vs variation

Variation refers to a change or a slightly different version of something, while variety refers to a range of many different things.

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使用说明

The phrase 'a variety of' is almost always followed by a plural noun (e.g., 'a variety of apples'). When it is the subject of a sentence, it usually takes a plural verb.

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常见错误

Learners often use a singular noun after 'a variety of', such as saying 'a variety of book' instead of 'a variety of books'.

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记忆技巧

Think of 'Vary' + 'Tea'. Imagine a shop that sells many 'varying' types of 'tea'—that is a variety!

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词源

From the Old French 'variete', which comes from the Latin 'varietas', meaning difference or diversity.

语法模式

a variety of + plural noun plural form: varieties often preceded by adjectives like 'wide', 'great', or 'large'
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文化背景

In many English-speaking cultures, having a 'variety' of choices is highly valued in shopping, education, and entertainment.

快速测验

The shop has a wide _______ of toys for children of all ages.

正确!

正确答案是: variety

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B2

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fertilizer

B2

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irrigation

B2

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B2

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erosion

B2

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desertification

B2

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afforestation

B2

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endangered

B2

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B2

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