n.

1. 多样化，变化[U]
   What other ways do you know to add variety?

   你知道其他增加变化的方法吗？

   People like to live a life full of variety.

   人们喜欢过丰富多彩的生活。

2. 种种[S][（+of）]
   He has a variety of interests.

   他有多种爱好。

3. 【生】变种，异种[C][（+of）]
4. 种类[C]
   Hospitals deal with diseases of every variety.

   医院诊治各种各样的疾病。

5. 杂耍；综艺节目[U]

n.

1. the quality or state of being different or diverse.
2. (a variety of) a number of things of the same general class that are distinct in character or quality.
   ▸a thing which differs in some way from others of the same general class; a type.
   ▸Biology  a subspecies or cultivar.
3. a form of entertainment consisting of a series of different types of act, such as singing, dancing, and comedy.