英語

variety

gb/vɚˈaɪəti/ us/vɚˈaɪəti/
A2 英語
~ 1000
語義
0件の語義
名詞 A2 entity
1

a range of different things

Many different kinds of things or people in one group.

用法パターン: a variety of [things]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'variety' with 'variation'; 'variation' often means a change or difference in condition, not just many kinds.
類義語
diversity (Often used for differences within a group, especially in social or biological contexts.) | assortment (Implies a collection of different things, often tangible items.)
対義語
uniformity (Refers to all things being the same, without differences.)
コロケーション
wide variety |great variety |variety of products |variety of reasons |offer a variety
テーマ
general |daily life |description |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The store sells a wide variety of fresh fruits.
  • She enjoys a variety of music styles, from jazz to rock.
  • The festival offers a variety of activities for all ages.
  • We need to try a variety of methods to solve the problem.
学習者向け例文
  • The shop has a variety of cakes.
  • There is a variety of books in the library.
  • He eats a variety of food every day.
  • We saw a variety of animals at the zoo.
名詞 B1 entity
2

a specific type or kind

One type of thing in a group of similar things.

用法パターン: [a/an] [adjective] variety of [thing]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse 'variety' meaning 'many kinds' with 'variety' meaning 'one type'; context usually makes the meaning clear.
類義語
type (Very general term for a category within a group.) | kind (Common everyday term for one category or sort.)
対義語
whole category (Refers to the entire group rather than one type within it.)
コロケーション
new variety |rare variety |different varieties |variety of apple
テーマ
description |classification |core_vocabulary
例文
  • This variety of tomato grows well in colder climates.
  • We tried a rare variety of tea from China.
  • The garden has several varieties of roses.
  • That variety of software is outdated now.
学習者向け例文
  • This is a new variety of rice.
  • I like this variety of flower.
  • We saw a rare variety of bird.
  • They grow many varieties of grapes.
名詞 B2 entity
3

entertainment with different acts

A show with many short acts, like music and jokes.

類義語
revue (A theatrical entertainment with songs, dances, and sketches.)
コロケーション
variety show |variety performance
テーマ
entertainment |culture |arts_entertainment
例文
  • The TV network aired a popular Saturday night variety show.
  • He performed magic tricks on a live variety stage.
  • Variety entertainment was very popular in the early 20th century.
学習者向け例文
  • We watched a variety show on TV.
  • The variety show had singers and dancers.
  • She was in a school variety show.
文法
辞書形
variety
IPA
GB/vɚˈaɪəti/
US/vɚˈaɪəti/
音節・強勢
vari - ety (2音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (vari)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: variety
  • Plural: varieties, variety
関連語
Forms
varieties noun
Core family
vary verb B1 various adjective B1 variation noun B1
Related words
varied adjective B2 variable adjective B1 variously adverb
Negative and opposite forms
invariable adjective C1 invariably adverb B2
Advanced or less common
variability noun B2 variant noun B2
表現

a variety of

1
/ə vɚˈaɪəti əv/
fixed phrase

many different types of something

Many different kinds of something in one group.

例文
  • The restaurant offers a variety of vegetarian dishes.
  • She has worked in a variety of industries.

variety show

1
/vɚˈaɪəti ʃˈoʊ/
fixed phrase

show with different short performances

A TV or stage show with music, comedy, and other short acts.

例文
  • He hosted a famous TV variety show in the 1980s.
  • The school is organizing a charity variety show next month.

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