剑桥高阶英汉双解词典 - variable collapse

variable
[UK]/'veə.ri.ə.bl/ [US]/'ver.i-/
adjective
* likely to change often
多变的；反复无常的

1. a variable interest rate
不断变化的利率

2. British weather is perhaps at its most variable in the spring.
在英国，春季的天气可能是最变幻莫测的。

[UK]/'veə.ri.ə.bl/ [US]/'ver.i-/
noun [C] specialized
* a number, amount or situation which can change
变数

1. The variables in the equation are X, Y and Z.
方程式中的变数是X，Y 和 Z。

2. The data was analysed according to neighbourhoods, but other key variables like credit rating, job history, savings and marital status were ignored altogether.
对这些资料按照所在街区进行了分析，但像信用等级、工作经历、存款情况、婚姻状况等其他关键变数则一概忽略不计。

柯林斯COBUILD高阶英汉双解学习词典 - variable collapse

variable ★★☆☆☆
1.ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词多变的;易变的;反复无常的 Something that is variable changes quite often, and there usually seems to be no fixed pattern to these changes.

  • The potassium content of foodstuffs is very variable...

    食物中钾的含量差别很大。

  • There was a bit of a wind and it was blowing onshore, variable, but quite strong.

    有一阵风朝岸上吹来，风向变化不定，但风力很强。

  • ...a variable rate of interest.

    时高时低的利率

variability

  • There's a great deal of variability between individuals.

    人和人之间有很大的不同。

  • ...the variability in the climate.

    气候的变化无常

2.N-COUNT 可数名词（质量、数量、规模等）可变因素 A variable is a factor that can change in quality, quantity, or size, which you have to take into account in a situation.

  • Decisions could be made on the basis of price, delivery dates, after-sales service or any other variable...

    购买决定可能会基于价格、送货日期、售后服务以及其他可变因素。

  • Other variables in making forecasts for the industry include the weather and the general economic climate.

    对该产业进行预测时还要考虑天气和宏观经济环境等其他不确定因素。

3.N-COUNT 可数名词变量;变项;变元 A variable is a quantity that can have any one of a set of values.

【FIELD标签】：TECHNICAL 术语

  • It is conventional to place the independent variable on the right-hand side of an equation.

    普遍做法是把自变量放在等式的右边。

牛津高阶英汉双解 第7版 - variable collapse

variable
vari·able / 5veEriEbl; NAmE 5ver-; 5vAr- / adjective1. often changing; likely to change
   多变的；易变的；变化无常的
   SYN  fluctuating :
   variable temperatures
   变化不定的气温
   The acting is of variable quality (= some of it is good and some of it is bad).
   表演时好时坏。
⇨ compare invariable
2. able to be changed
   可更改的；可变的:
   The drill has variable speed control.
   这钻机有变速控制。
   variable lighting
   亮度可调的照明设备
• vari·ably / -iEbli / adv. noun   a situation, number or quantity that can vary or be varied
   可变情况；变量；可变因素:
   With so many variables, it is difficult to calculate the cost.
   有这么多的可变因素,很难计算出成本。
   The temperature remained constant while pressure was a variable in the experiment.
   做这实验时温度保持不变,但压力可变。
   OPP  constant

牛津搭配语词典 第2版 - variable collapse

variable adj.

• VERBS be, seem | become

• ADVERB extremely, fairly, very, etc. | highly, widely Polar habitats are harsh and highly ~. | infinitely These systems are infinitely ~.

• PREPOSITION in ~ in shape

Variable is used with these nouns: cost, degree, quality, rate

牛津英语同义词学习词典 - variable collapse

variable

adjective

  ➡ See also the entry for uncertain 另见uncertain条variable ♦︎ dynamic ♦︎ irregular ♦︎ inconsistent ♦︎ fluid ♦︎ unevenThese words all describe things that change often or are likely to change. 这些词均表示事物多变的、易变的、变化无常的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆variable / inconsistent / uneven quality◆a variable / dynamic / fluid environment◆a dynamic / fluid situation◆irregular / uneven breathing / rhythms◆very variable / irregular / inconsistent / fluid / uneven◆highly variable / dynamic / irregular / inconsistent / fluid◆somewhat variable / irregular / inconsistent / uneven■ variable ˈveəriəbl; NAmE ˈveriəbl, ˈværiəbloften changing; likely to change 多变的；易变的；变化无常的◆The forecast is based on assumptions of variable temperature.预报是根据气温多变的假定而作出的。◆The acting is of variable quality (= some of it is good and some of it is bad).表演时好时坏。  see also variability ⇨ change noun 1 , vary ⇨ differ ■ dynamic daɪˈnæmɪk (usually approving, especially business 尤用于商业) (of a process or situation) always changing and making progress （过程或情况）动态的，发展变化的，取得进展的◆They want to promote a dynamic economy with a high level of employment.他们希望以高就业率来增强经济活力。◆The business has managed to change and remain dynamic.该企业设法做到了既发展变化又活力依旧。 OPP static ⇨ steady ■ irregular ɪˈregjələ(r) (usually disapproving) not happening at times that are at an equal distance from each other; not happening regularly 不规则的；无规律的；紊乱的◆an irregular heartbeat心律不齐◆irregular attendance at school断断续续的上学◆He visited his parents at irregular intervals.他不定期地看望父母。OPP regular ⇨ steady , regular ⇨ frequent ■ inconsistent ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt (disapproving) tending to change too often; not staying the same 反复无常的；没有常性的◆The tests gave inconsistent results.这些测试的结果变化无常。◆Children find it difficult if a parent is inconsistent.如果做父母的不始终如一，孩子会觉得无所适从。 OPP consistent ⇨ steady ■ fluid ˈfluːɪd (formal) (of a situation) likely to change; not fixed （形势）易变的；不稳定的◆The fluid political situation made investment impossible.政治局势不稳定，因而未能吸引投资。◆There is a fluid relationship between managers and workers.经理与员工之间的关系容易发生变化。ⓘ Fluid is most often used to talk about a state, a situation or a relationship. * fluid最常用于修饰state、situation或relationship。■ uneven ʌnˈiːvn not following a regular pattern 无定式的；不规则的；无规律的◆Her breathing was quick and uneven.她的呼吸急促不匀。ⓘ Typical collocations of uneven are related to people's movements. * uneven的搭配词通常与人体的运动有关◆an uneven voice / laugh / pace / tread无规律的嗓音／笑声／步伐／脚步声 OPP even ⇨ steady

新牛津英语同义词词典 - variable collapse

variable

adjective
the wind was variable in direction and strength
CHANGEABLE , changing, varying, shifting, fluctuating, irregular, wavering, vacillating, inconstant, inconsistent, fluid, floating, unsteady, uneven, unstable, unsettled, movable, mutable, protean, chameleonic, unfixed, fitful, capricious, temperamental, fickle, kaleidoscopic, volatile, unpredictable, undependable, unreliable informal up and down, blowing hot and cold;; rare changeful, variational.
-opposite(s): CONSTANT, UNIFORM.

词源记忆 - variable collapse

variable 多变的
来自vary, 改变，多变。