variance
柯林斯词典
1. PHRASE If one thing is at variance with another, the two things seem to contradict each other. 與…相矛盾[正式]
Many of his statements were at variance with the facts. 他的許多陳述都與事實相矛盾。
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variance /ˈvɛərɪəns/
剑桥词典
- [ 可數名詞:有複數形式的名詞 or 不可數或單數名詞:沒有複數形式的名詞 ] formal
the fact that two or more things are different, or the amount or number by which they are different
分歧;不同;差異
There has been some unusual variance in temperature this month . 本月氣溫有些異常變化。
I could detect subtle variances in fragrance as we strolled through the garden . 我們在花園散步時,我可以聞出不同香味間的細微差異。
[ 可數名詞:有複數形式的名詞 ] law US specialized
official permission to do something that is not normally allowed
特殊許可
We had to get a (zoning ) variance before we could build the extension on our house . 我們擴建房屋前必須獲得(城市區劃)特殊許可。
be at variance (with sb/sth)
to be in disagreement with someone or something, or to be different from him, her, or it
與…有分歧;與…存在差異
Young people's reactions to world events are often at variance with those of their parents . 年輕人對國際大事的反應往往與父輩們存在差異。
Her public and private personas are at variance. 她在公衆和私下表現出的人格麪貌竝不一致。 返回 variance