variance
柯林斯词典
1. PHRASE If one thing is at variance with another, the two things seem to contradict each other. 与…相矛盾[正式]
Many of his statements were at variance with the facts. 他的许多陈述都与事实相矛盾。
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variance /ˈvɛərɪəns/
剑桥词典
- [ 可数名词:有复数形式的名词 or 不可数或单数名词:没有复数形式的名词 ] formal
the fact that two or more things are different, or the amount or number by which they are different
分歧;不同;差异
There has been some unusual variance in temperature this month . 本月气温有些异常变化。
I could detect subtle variances in fragrance as we strolled through the garden . 我们在花园散步时,我可以闻出不同香味间的细微差异。
[ 可数名词:有复数形式的名词 ] law US specialized
official permission to do something that is not normally allowed
特殊许可
We had to get a (zoning ) variance before we could build the extension on our house . 我们扩建房屋前必须获得(城市区划)特殊许可。
be at variance (with sb/sth)
to be in disagreement with someone or something, or to be different from him, her, or it
与…有分歧;与…存在差异
Young people's reactions to world events are often at variance with those of their parents . 年轻人对国际大事的反应往往与父辈们存在差异。
Her public and private personas are at variance. 她在公众和私下表现出的人格面貌并不一致。 返回 variance