vary

verb

1. （大小、形状等）相异，不同，有别
   to be different from each other in size, shape, etc.
   1. The students' work varies considerably in quality.
      学生作业的质量甚是参差不齐。
   2. The quality of the students' work varies considerably.
      学生作业的质量甚是参差不齐。
   3. New techniques were introduced with varying degrees of success.
      引进新技术的成功程度不尽相同。
2. （根据情况）变化，变更，改变
   to change or be different according to the situation
   1. The menu varies with the season.
      菜单随季节而变动。
   2. Prices vary according to the type of room you require.
      价格随所要求的户型而有所变化。
   3. Class numbers vary between 25 and 30.
      班级的数目从25到30不等。
   4. ‘What time do you start work?’ ‘ It varies .’
      “你几点钟开始工作？”“没准儿。”
3. 变更；（略做）改变
   to make changes to sth to make it slightly different
   1. The job enables me to vary the hours I work.
      这项工作使我能够调整工作时间。

1. VERB 不同;有差异
   If things vary, they are different from each other in size, amount, or degree.
   1. As they're handmade, each one varies slightly...
      由于它们是手工制作的，彼此都会有些微小的差异。
   2. The text varies from the earlier versions...
      这一文本与较早的版本有些不同。
   3. Different writers will prepare to varying degrees.
      不同作者的准备程度也会各不相同。
2. V-ERG （使）变化;改变
   If something varies or if you vary it, it becomes different or changed.
   1. The cost of the alcohol duty varies according to the amount of wine in the bottle...
      酒税税额随酒瓶容量的大小而有所不同。
   2. You are welcome to vary the diet.
      我们鼓励不时变换饮食。
3. See also: varied

1. The importance of being an Olympian will vary from athlete to athlete.
   参加奥运会对每个运动员而言意义不同。
2. Prices vary according to the quantity ordered
   价格随订购数量不同而有所变化。
3. Other countries vary the coloring of their bank notes as well as their size.
   其他国家的纸币色彩不一，大小也不同。
4. To complicate matters further, everybody's vitamin requirements vary
   更麻烦的是，每个人对维生素的需求量是不同的。
5. Forests vary greatly in composition from one part of the country to another.
   一个国家不同区域的森林在组成结构上存在很大的差异。
6. We may vary the limit at our discretion and will notify you of any change
   我们可能会斟酌改变限额，有任何变动将通知您。
7. The exact length of each period may vary
   每一阶段的确切时长可能会有所不同。
8. Teaching methodologies vary according to the topic
   题目不同，教学法也不一样。
9. Monthly interest costs vary.
   每个月的利息费用都不一样。
10. Prices vary from one shop to another
    各家商店价格不同。
11. Parental attitudes vary widely.
    家长态度千差万别。
12. A new Czechoslovak film has had its premiere at the Karlovy Vary film festival.
    一部捷克斯洛伐克新电影在卡罗维发利电影节上首映。
13. You can vary the relative proportions of things in a picture very simply.
    你能很简单地改变一幅画中事物的相对比例。
14. Other services vary dramatically in quality.
    其他服务在质量上差别很大。
15. Quantities will vary according to how many servings of soup you want to prepare
    量的多少根据你想准备的汤的份数而定。
16. Prices may vary so it's well worth shopping around before you buy
    价格可能会有高有低，所以在买之前很有必要货比三家。
17. Speech is made up of sound waves that vary in frequency and intensity.
    语音是由不同频率和强度的声波组成的。
18. It's important for the long-term success of any diet that you vary your meals.
    如果想要成功做到长期节食，很重要的一点是要膳食多样化。
19. The levels of tolerable pain vary greatly from individual to individual
    对疼痛的耐受程度因人而异，差别很大。
20. The text varies from the earlier versions
    这一文本与较早的版本有些不同。
21. Different writers will prepare to varying degrees.
    不同作者的准备程度也会各不相同。
22. The cost of the alcohol duty varies according to the amount of wine in the bottle
    酒税税额随酒瓶容量的大小而有所不同。
23. You are welcome to vary the diet.
    我们鼓励不时变换饮食。
24. The island's hotels vary wildly.
    岛上的宾馆千差万别。
25. As opinions vary, no unanimous conclusion can be drawn.
    众说纷纭，莫衷一是。
26. Reactions vary.; vary in reaction;
    反应不一。
27. Cherries vary in colour from almost black to yellow.
    樱桃的颜色由近乎黑到黄各不相同。
28. As opinions vary on that point, no decision can be reached.
    在那一点上，大家意见纷纷，莫衷一是。
29. Adsorbate bacterins can vary in potency, which affects the level and duration of protection.
    吸附菌苗在影响保护水平和时间的能力上可能不同。
30. Temperaments vary from person to person.
    人与人脾性各有不同。

  change alter convert modify transform turn vary【导航词义：改变，变化】

  change v. 改变，变更

〔辨析〕普通用词，可指任何变化，强调与原先的情况有明显的不同。

  alter v. 改变

〔辨析〕常指轻微改变，强调在保持原状的情况下进行局部改变。

  convert v. 转变，转化

〔辨析〕指改变形式、用途、使用方式等，也指改变信仰、观点、态度等。

  modify v. 修改，改进

〔辨析〕指对某物作细小的改动以对其进行改进，使其更适用或更高效。

  transform v. 改变

〔辨析〕指在形式、外观、性质等方面彻底改变，即成为全新的东西。

  turn v. 改变，转变

〔辨析〕普通用词，指外形、颜色、气味、性质等方面发生变化。

  vary v. 变化

〔辨析〕指根据某一情况的变化而变化，也指更改某事物。

verb

1. become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
   1. her mood changes in accordance with the weather
   2. The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season

   Synonym:    changealter

2. make something more diverse and varied
   1. Vary the menu

   Synonym:    variegatemotley

3. be at variance with

   Synonym:    deviatedivergedepart

4. be subject to change in accordance with a variable
   1. Prices vary
   2. His moods vary depending on the weather