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| /ˌveərɪˈeɪʃn/ |
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| 1 | singular/U the existence of differences in amount , number , level , form etc （数量、水平、形式等存在的）变化，差异，不同 |
| wide/considerable variation There is considerable variation in size, method of construction, and design. 大小、建造方法和设计有很大的不同。 |
| It’ s an issue around which there is a wide variation of opinion. 在这个问题上，人们的看法有很大差异。 |
| +between/among There is, of course, variation between individual people and situations. 当然，不同的人或不同的情况之间都会有差别。 |
| +in Research has shown wide variation in the rate that children learn. 研究已经表明儿童的学习速度有很大的差别。 |
| | 1a | plural differences in amount , level etc （数量、水平等的）差异点，不同之处 | | These foods are not influenced by seasonal variations. 这些食品不受季节变化的影响。 | | +in The spacecraft is specially insulated against extreme variations in temperature. 太空飞船特有的隔热设计可经受巨大的温差。 | | +within There are significant variations within these broad groups. 在这些广泛的群体中存在着巨大差异。 | |
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| 2 | C something that is slightly different from similar things 变异的东西；变化了的东西 |
| +on/of The dessert is a variation on a classic recipe. 这种甜点是由传统配方变化而成的。 |
| a variation on a theme (=slightly different form of the same basic thing) There are several variations on this theme, all with advantages and disadvantages. 同一主题的变化 |
| | 2a | a piece of music that is based on or is similar to another piece 变奏曲 | |
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