| 词组 | variety |
| 释义 | VARIETY all kinds of someone or something a great number of people or things; a great amount of something, especially money. (Informal.)There were all kinds of people there, probably thousands.The Smith family has all kinds of money. all manner of someone or something all types of people or things.We saw all manner of people there. They came from every country in the world.They were selling all manner of things in the country store. all walks of life all social, economic, and ethnic groups.We saw people there from all walks of life.The people who came to the art exhibit represented all walks of life. and the like and other similar things. (Informal.)Whenever we go on a picnic, we take potato chips, hot dogs, soda pop, and the like.I’m very tired of being yelled at, pushed around, and the like. Variety is the spice of life A proverb meaning that differences and changes make life interesting.Mary reads all kinds of books. She says variety is the spice of life.The Franklins travel all over the world so they can learn how different people live. After all, variety is the spice of life. common or garden varietyA standard, unexceptional, or commonly found kind (of thing). Primarily heard in UK. That's just your common or garden variety house spider; there's no need to be concerned about its bite. garden varietyA standard, unexceptional, or commonly found kind (of thing). That's just your garden variety house spider; there's no need to be concerned about its bite. variety is the spice of lifeHaving many different experiences is what makes life interesting, exciting, enjoyable, or worthwhile. I think everyone should travel the world. Variety is the spice of life, after all! You should really start trying new foods instead of eating the same thing all the time. Variety is the spice of life. variety shopA shop that sells a myriad of different items, especially those that are relatively inexpensive. I used to love weird little variety shops like this when I was a kid—there was always something interesting I could find. variety storeA shop that sells a myriad of different items, especially those that are relatively inexpensive. I used to love weird little variety stores like this when I was a kid—there was always something interesting I could find. Heinz 57 (variety)1. A phrase used to describe anything that is made up of a mixture of things. The phrase refers to an advertising slogan for the H.J. Heinz Company's 57 varieties of pickles. This stew is definitely Heinz 57 variety—there's a lot of different things thrown into it. 2. A mixed-breed dog. I have no idea what breed Sparky is—he seems to be Heinz 57. Variety is the spice of life.Prov. Cliché You should try many different kinds of experiences, because trying different things keeps life interesting. I know we usually spend our summer vacation camping out, but I think we should try something different this year. Variety is the spice of life. garden varietyOrdinary, common, as in I don't want anything special in a VCR-the garden variety will do. This term alludes to a common plant as opposed to a specially bred hybrid. [Colloquial; 1920] variety is the spice of lifeDiversity makes life interesting, as in Jim dates a different girl every week-variety is the spice of life, he claims. This phrase comes from William Cowper's poem, "The Task" (1785): "Variety is the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor." variety storeA retail shop that carries a large selection of usually inexpensive merchandise, as in What this town needs is a good variety store. [Second half of 1700s] common-or-gardenBRITISH orgarden-varietyAMERICANCOMMON You use common-or-garden to describe something of a very ordinary kind and with no special features. These are designer rain boots — not your common-or-garden wellies. He's just a common-or-garden petty criminal. The experiment itself is garden-variety science that normally would attract little public attention. Note: These expressions were originally used to describe the most ordinary variety of a species of plant. variety is the spice of lifePeople say that variety is the spice of life, to mean that doing and seeing a lot of different things makes life more enjoyable and interesting. Families have discovered that variety is the spice of life and are switching to adventurous meals like curries, tacos and Chinese food. It is important to vary the training program so that boredom is avoided. Exercise should be fun and variety is the spice of life. variety is the spice of lifenew and exciting experiences make life more interesting.This proverbial expression comes from William Cowper 's poem ‘The Task’ ( 1785 ): ‘Variety's the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavour’. variety is the spice of ˈlife(saying) a variety of different activities, interests, places or people in your life makes it more enjoyable: We never go on holiday to the same place twice. It’s good to see different things, and you know what they say — variety is the spice of life.Heinz 57 (variety)(hɑɪnz...)1. n. a mongrel breed of dog. (From the trade name of a condiment company.) We have one pedigreed dog and one Heinz 57 variety. 2. n. any mixture or mixed variety; any composition variable or undetermined parts. Our old house was sort of Heinz 57. A little bit of a lot of styles. variety is the spice of lifeDiversity keeps life interesting. This phrase comes from William Cowper’s poem “The Task” (1785): “Variety is the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavour.” It became so well known that numerous writers punned on it: for example, “Variety is the spice of love” (Helen Rowland, Sayings of Mrs. Solomon, 1913), and “Variety is the vice of wives” (Phyllis McGinley, Much Ado about Nothing, 1940). |
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