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variety noun
⇨ kind (a rare variety of orchid) ⇨ range 1 (a variety of patterns to choose from) kind noun ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ category 另见category条kind ♦︎ sort ♦︎ type ♦︎ form ♦︎ version ♦︎ variety ♦︎ style ♦︎ genre ♦︎ nature ♦︎ brandThese are all words for a group of people or things that are the same in some way. 这些词均表示种类、类型。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a kind / sort / type / form / version / variety / style / genre / brand of sth◆of a / the ... kind / sort / type / form / variety / style / nature◆in kind / type / form / style / nature◆different kinds / sorts / types / forms / versions / varieties / styles / genres◆various kinds / sorts / types / forms / versions / styles / genres◆a different kind / sort / type / form / version / style / nature / brand◆another kind / sort / type / form / version / variety / style / brand◆the same kind / sort / type / form / version / variety / style / genre / nature / brand◆all kinds / sorts / types / forms / varieties / styles / brands (of sth)◆every / any kind / sort / type / form / variety / style / nature◆some kind / sort / type / form / variety / nature (of sth)◆a particular kind / sort / type / form / version / variety / style / genre / nature / brand◆the best / worst kind / sort / type / form◆a / the / that kind / sort / type of thing◆of this / that kind / sort / type◆of every kind / sort / type / form / variety / style / nature■ kind [countable, uncountable] a group of people or things that are similar in a particular way 同类的人（或事物）；种类◆They play music of all kinds.他们演奏各种类型的音乐。◆The school is the first of its kind in the UK.这是英国同类学校中最早的一所。◆She does the same kind of work as me.她和我做同一种工作。◆She isn't that kind of person.她不是那种人。◆I miss him, in a funny kind of way.我对他有一种莫名其妙的思念。◆They sell all kinds of things.他们出售各种各样的东西。◆You're going to need some kind of cover to protect it from the rain.你得拿什么东西把它盖上以防止雨淋。◆'I was terrible!' 'You were nothing of the kind!'“我那时糟透了！”“你才不哩。”■ sort [countable] (especially BrE) a group of people or things that are similar in a particular way 同类的人（或事物）；种类◆'What sort of music do you like?' 'Oh, all sorts.'“你喜欢哪一类音乐？”“噢，哪一类都喜欢。”◆This sort of problem is quite common.这类问题相当普遍。◆He's the sort of person who only cares about money.他这种人一心只想着钱。◆Most people went on training courses of one sort or another.多数人都上过这样那样的培训班。◆ (spoken) What sort of price are you willing to pay (= approximately what price)?你愿意出什么样的价？ see also sort ⇨ classify verb ■ type [countable] a class or group of people or things that share particular qualities or features or are part of a larger group 类型；种类◆He mixes with all types of people.他和各种类型的人打交道。◆What type of car do you drive?你开的是哪种类型的汽车？◆How much do you charge for this type of work?这种活你收多少钱？◆This is the oldest existing shrine of its type.这是现存的同类神社中历史最悠久的一座。◆You can divide his novels into three main types.他的小说可以分成三大类。◆She has a very rare blood type.她的血型非常罕见。◆This is a new formula for all skin types.这是一种适合各种肤质的新配方。NOTE 辨析 Kind, sort or type? Kind is the most frequent of these words in this meaning. Sort is also frequent but is slightly more informal than kind and is used more in spoken English than in written English, and more in British English than in American English. Type is slightly more formal than the other two words and tends to be used more to talk about things that can be divided into classes or groups in a fairly objective way, for example in official, scientific or academic contexts. 这几个词中kind的使用频率最高，sort的使用频率也较高，但稍不如kind正式。sort多用于口语而非书面语，多用于英式英语而非美式英语。type比另外两个词稍正式些，往往指可以很客观地去分类的事物，例如官方、科学或学术语境中的事物。■ form [countable] one type of a thing that exists in a number of different types, especially when these have different physical characteristics （尤指根据物理特性界定的）类型，种类◆We need to look for an alternative form of energy.我们需要寻找一种替代型能源。◆This is one of the most common forms of cancer.这是其中一种最常见的癌症。◆Will we ever discover intelligent life forms on other planets?我们会在其他星球上发现高智能的生命形态吗？◆Music is not like other art forms.音乐不同于其他艺术形式。ⓘ Different forms of a thing are usually different in their physical characteristics, in a way that different types of a thing need not be. 一种事物的不同form通常具有不同的物理特性，而一种事物的不同type则不一定这样◆He mixes with all forms of people. ◆Are there intelligent life types on other planets? see also form ⇨ form 1 ■ version [countable] a copy of sth, especially a product, that is slightly different from the original thing （尤指产品的）版本，型式◆the latest version of the Volkswagen Golf大众高尔夫车系的最新车型◆the de luxe / luxury version豪华型◆The English version of the novel is due for publication next year.这部小说的英译本预定明年出版。■ variety [countable] a type of a thing, for example a plant or language, that is different from the others in the same general group （植物、语言等的）变种，变体；品种◆Apples come in a great many varieties.苹果品种繁多。◆The variety of English that they speak is closer to American than British.他们所讲的那种英语更接近于美式英语而非英式英语。◆They stock over 200 varieties of cheese.他们备有200多种奶酪。■ style [countable, uncountable] the features of a book, painting, building, etc. that make it typical of a particular author, artist, historical period, etc. （文学作品、绘画、建筑等的）风格，体◆This is a fine example of the Gothic style.这是哥特风格的一个佳例。◆The city contains many different styles of architecture.这座城市拥有多种不同的建筑风格。◆They were told to write the passage in the style of Hemingway.他们被要求模仿海明威的风格写短文。■ genre / /ˈʒɒ̃rə, ˈʒɒnrə; NAmE ˈʒɑːnrə/ [countable, uncountable] (formal) a particular style or type of literature, art, music or film that can be recognized because of its special features （文学、艺术、音乐或电影的）体裁，类型◆Crime fiction is a genre which seems likely to stay with us for many years.看来犯罪小说这种文学样式在很长一段时间内不会消亡。◆His essay discusses theories of style and genre.他的文章探讨了风格与体裁方面的理论。■ nature /ˈneɪtʃə(r)/ / [singular] (rather formal) a particular type of sth 种类；类型◆His books were mainly of a scientific nature.他的书主要是科学类的。◆Don't worry about things of that nature.不用担心那类事情。◆Decisions of this nature often take a long time.作这类决定常常要花很长时间。ⓘ In this meaning nature is usually used in the phrase of a ... nature. * nature表达此义时通常用于短语of a ... nature。■ brand [countable] a particular type of sth, especially sb's particular way of doing or thinking about sth 类型（尤指某人独特的行为或思维方式）◆She has her own unique brand of humour.她有自己别具一格的幽默。 range1 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 |