variations

英 [ˌveərɪˈeɪʃənz]

美 [ˌvɛriˈeɪʃənz]

n.  (数量、水平等的)变化，变更，变异; 变异的东西; 变种; 变体; 变奏; 变奏曲
variation的复数

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT （同一事物略微的）变化形式
  Avariation onsomething is the same thing presented in a slightly different form.
  1. This delicious variation on an omelette is quick and easy to prepare...
     这种稍加变化的可口煎蛋卷做起来又快又容易。
  2. Many theories on punishment exist, all of which are variations on a theme.
     关于惩罚的理论有很多，虽形式略有不同，但其主旨都是一样的。
• N-VAR （等级或数量的）变化，变动，变更
  Avariationis a change or slight difference in a level, amount, or quantity.
  1. 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。
  2. Every day without variation my grandfather ate a plate of cold ham.
     我的祖父每天都会吃一盘冷火腿，雷打不动。

双语例句

• Seasonal variations need to be taken into account.
  需要考虑到季节性变化。
• Several sets of variations, a few independent movements, two concertos, and a concert allegro were published after his death.
  他逝世后出版的有：几部变奏曲，一些独立的乐章，两首协奏曲，和一首协奏曲快板。
• Service variations and additions need local administration, and should also be secured.
  服务变化和增加需要本地管理，它们也应该是安全的。
• Scientists have long noted that there are seasonal variations in the number of natural human births.
  科学家很久就注意到在大量的自然出生中有季节性的变化。
• But there are some differences, including the subtle variations in his expression.
  而差异是一些，包括在他微妙变化的表达。
• Combining ocean current and heat storage data is key to understanding global climate variations.
  结合洋流和储热的数据是深层理解全球气候变动的关键。
• Other cyclic variations in the relationships between Sun, Moon and Earth also affect tidal range.
  太阳，月球和地球之间的其它周期的变化也对潮汐大小产生影响。
• He discovered vast temperature variations between the bottom and top of the building, data that could have been used to facilitate more natural cooling.
  他发现这大楼底层和顶层温差变化非常大，这些数据本来应该利用起来，设计更多自然降温的设施。
• The differences in thresholds reflected variations in height and body type from Japanese men and women.
  标准的不同是参考了与日本人身高和体型的差异。
• There are several variations on this technique, each with different performance and scalability characteristics.
  这项技术存在一些变体，每种变体具有不同的性能和可伸缩性。