Variety【n.】

1. a particular type of thing that is different from others in the same general group种类；品种

We grow several varieties of apples in our orchard.

我们的果园里种了好几个品种的苹果。

2. a collection or number of different types of the same thing各式各样；多种多样

The shop sells a wide variety of cheeses.

这家商店出售各种各样的奶酪。

3. a form of entertainment consisting of a series of short performances, such as singing, dancing, and comedy综艺节目；杂耍表演

He started his career in variety shows.

他的职业生涯始于综艺节目。

4. a distinct form or version of something变体；变种

This is a new variety of the virus.

这是病毒的一个新变种。

—> various【adj.】

different from one another; of different kinds or sorts各种各样的；不同的

The jacket is available in various colors.

这件夹克有多种颜色可供选择。

• various people

different individuals不同的人

• various colors

different hues or shades不同的颜色