variation

柯林斯詞典

1. N-COUNT A variation on something is the same thing presented in a slightly different form. (某一事物) 略有變化的形式
This delicious variation on an omelette is quick and easy to prepare. 這種略有變化的美味煎蛋餅做起來(lái)又快又容易。
2. N-VAR A variation is a change or slight difference in a level, amount, or quantity. 變化; 差別
The survey found a wide variation in the prices charged for canteen food. 這項(xiàng)調(diào)查發(fā)現(xiàn)不同的餐厛出售食物的價(jià)格存在很大的差別。

A mother's ears are attuned to even the slightest variation in her baby's breathing .
There have been wild variations in the level of spending .
They are studying the variation in carbon emissions.
There is a lot of variation between regions when it comes to average income .
The instruments measure variations in the earth's temperature .