1. the quality of being different or diverse
多樣性；變化
We need to add variety to our daily routine.
我們需要在日常生活中增加一些變化。
The variety of colors in the painting is stunning.
這幅畫中色彩的豐富多樣令人驚嘆。
Variety Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
variety
noun
快速理解
What does "Variety" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Variety"?
「variety」主要指事物的多樣性、種類，或指一種特定類型。
- 1
多樣性
EN: the quality of being different or varied
翻譯: 指事物具有多種不同形式或類型的特性。
- 2
種類
EN: a particular type of something
翻譯: 指某個類別或特定種類的事物。
- 3
綜藝節目
EN: a form of entertainment with mixed performances
翻譯: 指包含多種表演形式（如音樂、喜劇、舞蹈）的電視或舞台節目。
- 4
品種
EN: a cultivated subspecies of plant or animal
翻譯: 指經過培育的動植物亞種或特定品系。
小提醒：注意「a variety of」後接複數名詞，表示「多種…」，但動詞可用單數（強調整體）或複數（強調個體），例如：A variety of options is/are available.
發音（How to Pronounce "Variety" in English）
How to pronounce "Variety" in English?"Variety" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Variety" from YouTube Videos
Users You Don't Want by Michael Seibel
Y Combinator
“so this kind of like users using your product for a whole variety of things, I like to think about it more like on a spectrum: mm-hmm, like there's the user who's using your product as intended-”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Variety"?How does "Variety" change by context?
2. a particular type or kind of something
種類；品種
This variety of apple is particularly sweet.
這種蘋果品種特別甜。
They sell over twenty varieties of cheese.
他們販售超過二十種乳酪。
3. a form of entertainment featuring a series of short, unrelated performances
綜藝節目；雜耍表演
My grandparents used to love watching variety shows on television.
我的祖父母以前很愛看電視上的綜藝節目。
The theater will host a variety night with comedians and singers.
這間劇院將舉辦一場有喜劇演員和歌手的綜藝之夜。
4. (biology) a taxonomic category ranking below subspecies
（生物學）變種
The botanist discovered a new variety of orchid in the rainforest.
植物學家在雨林裡發現了一種新的蘭花變種。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Variety"?How to make natural sentences with "Variety"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| a variety of + plural noun | 各式各樣的… | The store offers a variety of imported cheeses. (這家店提供各式各樣的進口乳酪。) |
| variety in + uncountable noun | 在…方面的多樣性 | We need more variety in our daily meals. (我們的日常飲食需要更多變化。) |
| add variety to + noun | 為…增添變化／多樣性 | These new plants will add variety to the garden. (這些新植物將為花園增添多樣性。) |
| for variety | 為了尋求變化 | Sometimes I take a different route to work for variety. (有時我會為了尋求變化而走不同的路線去上班。) |
| the variety of + plural noun | …的多樣性 | The variety of opinions was surprising. (意見的多樣性令人驚訝。) |
用法說明
How is "Variety" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Variety"?
variety of vs varieties of
- variety of + 複數名詞：表示「一種」或「多種」的集合，強調該集合內部的多樣性。
- varieties of + 複數名詞：明確指「多個種類或類型」，強調不同類別之間的差異。
- 在非正式語境中，兩者有時可互換，但 varieties of 的「多種類」含義更強。
對比例句： EN: This store sells a wide variety of imported cheeses. 翻譯: 這家店販售各式各樣的進口起司。
EN:Researchers studied several varieties of wheat for drought resistance.
翻譯:研究人員研究了數種不同品種的小麥的抗旱性。
總結建議
一般情況下，表示「一種多樣化的集合」用 a variety of，而明確指出「多個不同種類」時則使用 varieties of。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Variety" and similar words?How to choose "Variety" vs alternatives?
variety vs diversity
「variety」強調種類的繁多與不同，而「diversity」更側重於內在性質、背景或構成的差異性與多元包容。
variety vs assortment
「variety」泛指多樣性，而「assortment」特指精心挑選或分類後聚集在一起的不同種類物品。
variety vs kind
「variety」指同一大類下的細分種類，強調差異；「kind」指具有共同特徵的一類事物，側重分類。
口語用法
How is "Variety" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Variety"?
引述
在引述他人意見或一般看法時，常用 "a variety of" 來緩和語氣，表示資訊來源並非絕對。 EN: People say a variety of factors are to blame, but I'm not so sure. 翻譯: 人們說是各種因素造成的，但我不太確定。
EN:She mentioned there was a variety of options on the table.
翻譯:她提到桌上有各種選項可供考慮。
語氣強調
在口語中，可透過重讀 "variety" 或使用 "whole" 等詞來強調多樣性的程度，帶有驚嘆或強調的意味。 EN: The market has a whole variety of spices I've never seen before! 翻譯: 這市場有各式各樣我從沒見過的香料！
EN:There's just such a huge variety to choose from, it's overwhelming.
翻譯:可選擇的種類實在太多了，讓人眼花撩亂。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞彙時，"a variety of" 或 "variety" 本身可作為自然的停頓填充詞，使說話節奏更流暢。 EN: We're looking for... a variety of... sustainable solutions, you know? 翻譯: 我們正在尋找... 各種... 永續的解決方案，你懂吧？
EN:The event will feature, um, a variety of performances and, like, food stalls.
翻譯:這次活動將會有，嗯，各種表演，還有，像是，小吃攤位。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式商業寫作中，應避免將 "a variety of" 用作模糊的填充詞。建議具體說明種類數量（如 "several", "numerous", "five main types of"）或直接使用更精確的詞彙（如 "an array of", "a range of"），以提升陳述的清晰度與專業性。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Variety"?What fixed phrases with "Variety" should I remember?
a variety of
a variety of [plural noun]
各式各樣的，多種多樣的
wide variety
[adjective] variety
種類繁多，廣泛的種類
add variety
add variety (to something)
增加多樣性，增添變化
variety show
compound noun
綜藝節目
lack of variety
lack of variety
缺乏多樣性，種類單一
variety pack
compound noun
綜合包，多樣組合包
for a variety of reasons
for a variety of reasons
出於多種原因
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Variety"?Which "Variety" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×We need variety of options.
✓We need a variety of options.
當 'variety' 作為可數名詞，表示『多種多樣』時，前面通常需要不定冠詞 'a'。
×There are many varieties of apples in the market.
✓There are many varieties of apple in the market.
當談論某個物種或類別下的『品種』時，'variety' 後面的名詞通常使用單數形式。
×We have variety reasons for the decision.
✓We have various reasons for the decision.
'variety' 是名詞，而 'various' 是形容詞，用來修飾後面的名詞。這裡需要形容詞。
×There is a great variety in colors.
✓There is a great variety of colors.
表達『…的多樣性』時，正確的介系詞是 'of'，而不是 'in'。'a variety of' 是一個固定搭配。
×The variety of her skills are impressive.
✓The variety of her skills is impressive.
當主詞是 'the variety of + [名詞]' 時，動詞應與單數主詞 'variety' 一致，使用單數形式。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Variety"?What are tense/participle forms of "Variety"?