新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

variation

英  [ˌveəriˈeɪʃən]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • variations

    1[C 可数名词] (某一事物)略有变化的形式

    A variation on something is the same thing presented in a slightly different form.

    双语例句

    例:

    This delicious variation on an omelette is quick and easy to prepare.

    这种稍有变化的美味煎蛋饼做起来又快又容易。

    2[C, U 有变体名词] 变化 , 差别

    A variation is a change or slight difference in a level, amount, or quantity.

    反义词

    similarity

    双语例句

    例:

    The survey found a wide variation in the prices charged for canteen food.

    调查发现食堂饭菜的价格相差很大。

    例:

    Scotland's employment rate shows significant regional variations.

    苏格兰的就业率呈现出明显的地区差异。