variable
/ˈveəriəbəl/ · /ˈveriəbəl/
CEFR level B2Topic ScienceWord #4822 in the learning path
多变的；可变的
Definitions
adj. Likely or able to change rather than remain the same.
多变的；可变的
n. A quantity or factor that can take different values.
变量；可变因素
Example
The weather here is too variable for outdoor plans.
这里天气太多变，不好安排户外活动。
Researchers must control other variables when investigating how class size affects students' progress in primary education.
研究班级规模如何影响小学生的学习进步时，研究人员必须控制其他变量。
Collocations
- variable costs
- variable weather
- independent variable
- dependent variable
Word family
- vary (v.)
- variation (n.)
- variability (n.)
- invariable (adj.)
Synonyms
- changeable
Antonyms
- constant
- fixed
Usage tip
作形容词指可变的；作可数名词指变量。
FAQ
- What does variable mean?
- Likely or able to change rather than remain the same. A quantity or factor that can take different values.
- How is variable pronounced?
- UK /ˈveəriəbəl/, US /ˈveriəbəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
