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range noun
⇨ range 1 (a range of activities) ⇨ range 2 (an age/a price range)range verb
⇨ differrange1 noun a full range of activities for children 给孩子提供的各种活动an age/price range 年龄／价格范围 ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ combination 另见combination条range ♦︎ variety ♦︎ choice ♦︎ diversity ♦︎ array ♦︎ selection ♦︎ assortmentThese are all words for several different types of a particular thing. 这些词均表示不同种类、多种式样。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a wide range / variety / choice / diversity / array / selection / assortment◆a great / huge / vast range / variety / choice / diversity / array / selection◆a rich range / variety / choice / diversity / array / selection / assortment◆a wonderful range / variety / diversity / array / selection◆a / an good / interesting range / variety / choice / selection◆a limited range / variety / choice / selection◆an odd range / array / selection / assortment◆to have a range / a variety / a choice / diversity / an array / a selection / an assortment (of sth)◆to offer / provide a range / a variety / choice / diversity / an array / a selection / an assortment (of sth)◆to choose from a range / a variety / an array / a selection / an assortment of sth◆to stock a range / variety / selection of sth◆the range / variety / choice / selection / assortment includes...■ range [countable, usually singular] several different types of a particular thing （某事物的）不同种类，多种式样◆The hotel offers a wide range of facilities and services.酒店提供多种设施和服务。◆There is a full range of activities for children.这里有为孩子提供的各种活动。◆This material is available in a huge range of colours.这种布料有很多种颜色可供选择。ⓘ Range is often used in business and marketing in phrases such as offer a large/wide/full range of sth. * range常用于商务和市场营销的语境中，如短语offer a large/wide/full range of sth（提供多种⋯）。 see also range ⇨ differ verb ■ variety [singular] several different types of a particular thing （某事物的）不同种类，多种式样◆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.所供菜肴之丰盛令我叹服。 see also vary ⇨ differ , varied ⇨ diverse NOTE 辨析 Variety or range? Variety emphasizes the amount of difference between the types of a particular thing; range emphasizes the (often large) number of things available. * variety强调某物不同种类、式样之间的差异程度，range强调可供选择的东西数量之多。■ choice [singular, uncountable] a number or range of different things to choose from 供选择的品种；可选的范围◆The menu has a good choice of desserts.菜单上有多种甜食可供选择。◆There wasn't much choice of colour.可供选择的颜色不多。 see also choose ⇨ choose ■ diversity / /daɪˈvɜːsəti; NAmE daɪˈvɜːrsəti/ [countable, usually singular, uncountable] (rather formal) a group of many people or things that are very different from each other; the quality or fact of including many people or things that are very different from each other （人或事物的）各式各样；多样性；多样化◆There was a great diversity of opinion.大家意见纷纭。◆the biological diversity of the rainforests热带雨林的生物多样性◆There is a need for greater diversity and choice in education.教育需要更加多元化，有更大的选择性。 see also diverse ⇨ diverse ■ array /əˈreɪ/ / [countable, usually singular] (rather formal) a group or collection of things or people, often one that is large or impressive （事物或人的）大堆，大群，大批◆On the shelf was a vast array of bottles of different shapes and sizes.搁架上摆着很多瓶子，形状各异，大小不一。◆I was amazed by the dazzling array of talent.这一大批耀眼的人才令我叹服。ⓘ Array is usually used with an adjective that suggests that the large number of things makes a strong impression on sb. * array通常与表示数量惊人的形容词连用◆a vast / huge / rich / impressive / fascinating / colourful / glittering / bewildering / confusing / dazzling / wonderful array of sth一大批⋯；一大群⋯；大量⋯；令人印象深刻的／令人着迷的／色彩斑斓的／熠熠生辉的／令人眼花缭乱的／令人迷惑的／耀眼的／奇妙的一大批⋯ ■ selection [countable] (rather formal) the number or range of different things to choose from 可供选择的事物◆The showroom has a wide selection of kitchens.展厅里有多种式样的厨房设计可供选择。ⓘ Selection is more formal than choice and is used especially in marketing. * selection比choice更正式，尤用于市场营销。 see also select ⇨ choose ■ assortment /əˈsɔːtmənt; NAmE əˈsɔːrtmənt/ [countable, usually singular] (rather formal) a collection of different things or of different types of the same thing 各种各样（不同的事物或同一事物的不同种类）◆He was dressed in an odd assortment of clothes.他穿着搭配古怪的衣服。ⓘ Assortment is often used to talk about groups of things that are strange because they are not usually found together. * assortment常指搭配在一起很奇怪的组合◆a / an odd / strange / mixed / motley / random assortment of objects / people / clothes奇特／奇怪／混杂／杂七杂八／随意组合的物品／人／衣服 see also assorted ⇨ diverse range2 noun a full range of activities for children 给孩子提供的各种活动an age/price range 年龄／价格范围range ♦︎ scope ♦︎ spectrum ♦︎ reach ♦︎ breadthThese are all words for the amount of variation that sth has within set limits. 这些词均表示变动的范围、幅度。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆within / beyond / outside the range / scope / reach of sb / sth◆a / the entire / full / whole range / scope / spectrum / breadth◆the complete range / scope / spectrum / breadth◆a wide / good / limited range / scope / spectrum / breadth◆the broad / narrow range / scope / spectrum of sth◆a / the geographical / global / political / social range / scope / spectrum / reach◆to expand / extend / increase / widen / limit / narrow / reduce / restrict / define / determine the range / scope / spectrum / reach / breadth◆to broaden the range / scope / spectrum / reach◆to cover / include a range / spectrum / breadth■ range [countable, usually singular, uncountable] the limits between which sth varies; the distance over which sth can be seen or heard or over which a gun or other weapon can hit things （变动的）范围，区间；视觉（或听觉）范围；射程◆Most of the students are in the 17-20 age range.大多数学生都在17至20岁的年龄段。◆The students in Class 4 have a very wide range of abilities.4班的学生多才多艺。◆It's difficult to find a house in our price range (= that we can afford).在我们能负担的价格范围内很难找到房子。◆This was outside the range of his experience.这超出了他的阅历。◆The child was now out of Penny's range of vision (= not near enough for Penny to see).那个孩子离开了彭妮的视线范围。◆These missiles have a range of 300 miles.这些导弹的射程为300英里。■ scope [uncountable] the range of things that a subject, organization or activity deals with （题目、组织或活动的）范围◆Our powers are limited in scope.我们的权限不大。◆These issues were outside the scope of the article.这些问题不属本文论述范围。◆The police are broadening the scope of their investigation.警方正在扩大调查的范围。 see also scope ⇨ scope ■ spectrum / /ˈspektrəm/ / [countable, usually singular] (rather formal) a complete or wide range of related ideas, opinions or qualities 范围；各层次；层面◆We shall hear views from across the political spectrum.我们要听取各个政治派别的看法。◆The policy has the support of a broad spectrum of opinion.该政策得到广泛的舆论支持。■ reach [uncountable] the limit to which sb/sth has the power or influence to do sth 波及范围；影响范围◆Such matters are beyond the reach of the law.这样的事情不归法律管辖。◆Victory is now out of her reach.胜利现在对她而言遥不可及。◆The basic model is priced well within the reach of most people.基本款式的定价大多数人完全负担得起。■ breadth / /bredθ/ / [uncountable, singular] (rather formal) a wide range of knowledge or interests （知识或兴趣的）广博，广泛◆He was surprised at her breadth of reading.她读书之多令他惊讶。◆The party needs a new leader with a breadth of vision (= willingness to accept new ideas) that can persuade others to change.该党需要一个有远见卓识、能说服别人改变的新领袖。 see also broad ⇨ wide 1 differ verb differ ♦︎ range ♦︎ vary ♦︎ divergeThese words all mean to be different from sb/sth else. 这些词均表示不一样、有区别。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to differ / range / vary / diverge in size, shape, etc.◆to differ / diverge from sth◆to range / vary from sth to sth◆to differ / range / vary between things / A and B◆to differ / vary according to sth◆to differ / range / vary / diverge widely◆to differ / range / vary enormously◆to differ / vary / diverge considerably / markedly / significantly■ differ [intransitive] (rather formal) to be different from sb/sth; (of two things) to be different from each other 不同于；（两事物）相异，有区别◆French differs from English in this respect.在这方面法语不同于英语。◆French and English differ in this respect.在这方面法语和英语有区别。◆They hold differing views.他们意见相左。◆Ideas on childcare may differ considerably between the parents.父母双方对抚育子女的看法可能迥然不同。■ range [intransitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition 总是与副词或介词连用) (of a group of similar things) to include a variety of amounts, levels, sizes or points of view, between two particular amounts, levels, etc.; to include a variety of different things in addition to those mentioned （在一定范围内）变动，变化；包括，涉及（多种不同事物）◆The disease ranges widely in severity.这种疾病的严重程度可大可小。◆Estimates of the damage range between $1 million and $5 million.估计损失在100万到500万元之间。◆The opinions they expressed ranged right across the political spectrum.他们所表达的观点涉及各个政治派别。◆She has had a number of different jobs, ranging from chef to swimming instructor.她做过许多不同的工作，包括厨师和游泳教练。◆The conversation ranged widely (= covered a lot of different topics).谈话涉及的范围很广。 see also range ⇨ range noun 1 ■ vary [intransitive](of a group of similar things) to be different from each other in size, shape, amount, level or quality （相似事物在大小、形状、数量、等级、品质等方面）相异，不同，有别◆The students' work varies considerably in quality.学生的作业在质量上参差不齐。◆The quality of the students' work varies considerably.学生作业的质量参差不齐。◆New techniques were introduced with varying degrees of success.引进新技术的成功程度不尽相同。 see also varied ⇨ diverse , variable ⇨ variable , variety ⇨ range noun 1 ■ diverge /daɪˈvɜːdʒ; NAmE daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/ [intransitive] (formal) (of opinions) to be different from each other （观点）有分歧，相异◆Opinions diverge greatly on this issue.在这个问题上意见分歧很大。 |