early 15c., "characterized by variety," from Middle French varieux and directly from Latin varius "changing, different, diverse" (see vary). Meaning "different from one another, having a diversity of features" is recorded from 1630s. Related: Variously.
权威例句
1. Specialists see various reasons for the recent surge in inflation.
专家们认为目前通货膨胀加剧有多种原因。
2. They've linked her with various men, including magnate Donald Trump.
他们把她与不同的男人扯上关系,包括大亨唐纳德·特朗普。
3. They've been living and working peacefully with members of various ethnic groups.
他们和不同民族的人们一起和睦地生活和工作。
4. The various elements of the novel fail to cohere.
这部小说的各部分之间缺乏连贯性。
5. Lou prattled on about various trivialities till I wanted to scream.