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