variety
/vəˈraɪətɪ; və`raɪətɪ/ n
1 [U] quality of not being the same, or not being the same at all times 变化; 多变（性）; 多样（化）
offer, show, lack variety 提供显示出、 缺乏多样化的事物
a life full of change and variety 丰富多彩的生活
We all need variety in our diet. 我们都需要饮食多样化.
2 [sing] ~ (of sth) number or range of different things; assortment 若干不同的事物（的混合）
He left for a variety of reasons. 他由於种种原因而离开了.
a large/wide variety of patterns to choose from 可供选择的种类繁多的花样.
3 [C] ~ (of sth)
(a) (member of a) class of things that differ from others in the same general group 同类中的分类事物
collect rare varieties of stamps 搜集邮票珍品.
(b) (biology 生) subdivision of a species 变种
several varieties of lettuce, mosquito, deer 莴苣、 蚊子、 鹿的几个变种.
4 (Brit) (US vaudeville) [U]
light entertainment consisting of a series of acts, eg singing, dancing, juggling, comedy, as performed on TV, at a theatre, or (esp formerly) in a music-hall 综艺节目（包括一系列演出, 如歌、 舞、 杂耍、 滑稽剧等）
[attrib 作定语]
a va`riety show, theatre, artist 综艺表演、 剧场、 演员.