variegated
意味: Exhibiting different colours, tones, or appearances in irregular patches or streaks. Figuratively, describes something marked by variety and diversity.
Variegated is most commonly encountered in horticulture, where it describes leaves or petals with patches of different colours — typically green and white or green and yellow. In broader usage, it serves as an elegant synonym for 'diverse' or 'varied,' though with connotations of irregularity and visual interest. It appears in literary and academic prose where simple 'varied' would feel inadequate.
例文
- The variegated leaves of the holly made it a popular choice for winter borders. 冬青树斑驳的叶片使其成为冬季花坛的热门选择。Las hojas variegadas del acebo lo convirtieron en una elección popular para los arriates de invierno.ヒイラギの斑入りの葉は、冬の花壇に人気の選択肢となった。호랑가시나무의 무늬가 들어간 잎은 겨울 화단에 인기 있는 선택이었다.
- London offers a variegated cultural landscape that few other cities can match. 伦敦拥有一幅多彩多姿的文化景观,这是其他城市难以匹敌的。Londres ofrece un paisaje cultural variegado que pocas ciudades pueden igualar.ロンドンは、他の都市にはなかなか匹敵できない多彩な文化的景観を提供している。런던은 다른 도시들이 좀처럼 필적할 수 없는 다채로운 문화적 경관을 제공한다.
- The investigation revealed a variegated pattern of compliance across the industry. 调查揭示了该行业内参差不齐的合规模式。La investigación reveló un patrón variegado de cumplimiento en todo el sector.調査により、業界全体にわたるまだらなコンプライアンスの実態が明らかになった。조사 결과, 업계 전반에 걸쳐 들쭉날쭉한 컴플라이언스 실태가 드러났다.
発音
使い方ガイド
場面: scientific, literary, academic
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
From Latin variegatus, past participle of variegare meaning to make varied, from varius (various, diverse). Entered English in the mid-17th century.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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