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variation

/ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvæɹiˈeɪʃn̩/

Meanings
noun

变化，变动。

The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.

Examples :

"There was a noticeable variation in the students' test scores this semester. "
这个学期学生们的考试成绩有明显的变动。
quality aspect type essential
noun

变奏，变体

A technique where material is repeated with alterations to the melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, texture, counterpoint or orchestration; but with some invariant characteristic, e.g. a ground bass.

Examples :

"The composer used a variation on the familiar children's song, changing the rhythm and melody slightly but keeping the same basic tune. "
作曲家使用了一段变奏，改编了一首熟悉的儿歌，稍微改动了节奏和旋律，但保留了基本曲调不变。
music art essential

Related Words

Illustration modification

modification noun

/ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌmɑdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

状态，形态

"The modification of the family's routine, with evening meals moved to 7 pm, improved everyone's sleep schedule. "

家庭日常作息的改变，比如把晚餐时间调整到晚上七点，改善了每个人的睡眠。

Illustration astronomers

astronomers noun

/əˈstrɑnəmərz/

天文學家

"Astronomers use telescopes to study planets and stars. "

天文學家使用望遠鏡來研究行星和恆星。

Illustration alterations

alterations noun

/ˌɔltəˈreɪʃənz/ /ˌɑltəˈreɪʃənz/

更改，修改。

""The tailor made alterations to the dress so that it would fit perfectly." "

裁缝修改了这条裙子，让它能完美合身。

Illustration orchestration

orchestration noun

/ˌɔːrkɪˈstreɪʃən/ /ˌɔːrkəˈstreɪʃən/

配器，编配乐曲。

"The orchestra's conductor carefully planned the orchestration of the new piece for their upcoming concert. "

乐团指挥精心策划了新曲的配器，为即将到来的音乐会做准备。

Illustration difference

difference noun

/ˈdɪfəɹən(t)s/

差别，差异

"You need to learn to be more tolerant of difference."

你需要学会更加宽容地对待差异。

Illustration characteristic

characteristic noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/

特点，特征。

"The characteristic smell of freshly baked bread always reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen. "

新鲜出炉的面包那种独特的香味总是让我想起我奶奶的厨房。

Illustration counterpoint

counterpoint noun

/ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/ /ˈkaʊntɚˌpɔɪnt/

对位，对应旋律.

"The choir created a beautiful effect when they sang in counterpoint, with each voice singing a different melody that harmonized with the others. "

合唱团以对位的方式演唱时，营造出一种美妙的效果，每个声部都唱着不同的旋律，但这些旋律又彼此和谐统一。

Illustration calculations

calculations noun

/ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/

计算，运算

"The engineer needed to perform many calculations to design the bridge. "

工程师需要进行大量的计算，才能设计这座桥梁。

Illustration hereditary

hereditary noun

/həˈɹɛdɪt(ə)ɹi/ /həˈɹɛdɪˌtɛɹi/

世袭贵族, 世袭统治者

"The British monarchy is a hereditary, with the crown passing from parent to child. "

英国君主制是世袭的，王位由父母传给子女。

Illustration variations

variations noun

/ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃənz/ /ˌvɛɹɪˈeɪʃənz/

变化，变动，差异。

"The recipe for cookies allows for variations, like adding chocolate chips or nuts. "

这个饼干的食谱允许做一些变化，比如加入巧克力碎片或者坚果。

Illustration challenging

challenging verb

/ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/

挑战，邀战

"We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."

我们向隔壁的男孩们发起了足球比赛的挑战。

Illustration noticeable

noticeable adjective

/ˈnəʊtɪsəbl̩/ /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl̩/

显眼的，引人注目的。

"The difference in her haircut was noticeable immediately. "

她发型的变化立刻就显眼了。