1. | [c][u] ~ (in/of sth) (数量、水平等的)变化,变更,变异a change, especially in the amount or level of sth |
The dial records very slight variations in pressure. 该刻度盘能显示很微小的压力变化。 | |
Currency exchange rates are always subject to variation. 货币的兑换率总在波动。 | |
regional/seasonal variation(= depending on the region or time of year) 地区性╱季节性变化 |
2. | [c] ~ (on sth) 变异的东西;变种;变体a thing that is different from other things in the same general group |
This soup is a spicy variation on a traditional favourite. 这种汤是在一种受欢迎的传统汤羹中加了香料。 |
3. | [c] ~ (on sth) 变奏;变奏曲any of a set of short pieces of music based on a simple tune repeated in a different and more complicated form |
a set of variations on a theme by Mozart 以莫扎特某一乐曲为主题的一组变奏曲 | |
His numerous complaints are all variations on a theme(= all about the same thing) . 他的满腹牢骚说来道去都是为了一件事。 |