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variation in sth
There is a wide variation in temperature across the region.
该地区温度变化很大。
变化；变动；变更
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
变化；变动；变更
an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
There is a wide variation in temperature across the region.
该地区温度变化很大。
此处指变化本身或其程度，不包括“变种”“变奏”等义。
变化；部分改变
The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.
变化的一次实例；变化的速率或幅度
an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
相关但不同的事物
A related but distinct thing.
偏离规范或标准的活动
an activity that varies from a norm or standard
There is a lot of variation in temperature between summer and winter in this region.
这个地区夏季和冬季之间的温度变化很大。
AI contextual example
The teacher noticed slight variations in the students' test scores from month to month.
老师注意到学生们的考试成绩逐月有细微的变化。
AI contextual example
We need to measure the variation in sales figures before we can improve our strategy.
我们需要衡量销售数字的变化，然后才能改进策略。
AI contextual example
any variation in his routine was immediately reported
他日常安排中的任何变化都会立即被报告。
WordNet
There is a wide variation in temperature across the region.
该地区温度变化很大。
This is a rare genetic variation of the plant species.
这是该植物物种的一种罕见遗传变种。
The composer wrote a set of variations on a folk tune.
作曲家根据一首民间曲调创作了一组变奏。
Not this
The temperature variates greatly.
Use this
The temperature varies greatly.
误用词性：'variation'是名词，不能作动词。应改为动词'vary'。
Not this
There is a variation of fruits in the market.
Use this
There is a variety of fruits in the market.
混淆'variation'和'variety'：'variation'指变化或变体，'variety'指多样性或种类。这里应使用'variety'。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
细微变化
There is only a slight variation in temperature today.
今天温度只有细微变化。
遗传变异
Genetic variation is essential for natural selection.
遗传变异对自然选择至关重要。
巨大差异
There is a wide variation in prices across different stores.
不同商店的价格存在巨大差异。
季节性变化
The seasonal variation in rainfall affects agriculture.
降雨的季节性变化影响农业。
文化差异
Cultural variation can be observed in customs and traditions.
文化差异可从风俗传统中观察到。
在...方面的变化
There is a significant variation in opinion among the members.
成员之间意见分歧很大。
同一主题的不同形式
This dish is a variation on a classic recipe.
这道菜是经典食谱的一个变种。
Use variation naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
想象一个音乐家在演奏变奏曲，旋律不断变化，记住'variation'来自'vary'（变化）
中性，通常用于正式或一般语境，如科学、统计、日常生活等。
These words all end in '-ation' and are pronounced with the same /eɪʃən/ ending, rhyming with 'variation'. Caution: some words spelled with '-ation' like 'ration' (/ˈræʃən/) have a different vowel and do not rhyme.
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.