variegated

• 具有多种颜色、呈现斑驳或杂色外观的；也指由不同成分组成的、多样化的。

Marked with irregular patches, spots, or streaks of different colors; exhibiting a pattern of varied hues or, figuratively, showing diversity in character.

1. Having a patchwork of colorsB2formalart

   Showing an irregular pattern of different colors, typically as patches, streaks, or spots, giving a multicolored appearance.

   杂色的，斑驳的

   • The variegated leaves of the hosta brightened the shady garden.
   • She wore a scarf of variegated silk that shifted from blue to green.
   • The artist used a variegated palette to create a vibrant mosaic.
   • A variegated butterfly rested on the window sill.
   • The old quilt was a variegated patchwork of faded fabrics.

   同义词dappledmotleymottledmulticoloredparticoloredpiedspeckledstreaked

   反义词monochromaticsoliduniform

2. Diverse in characterC1formal

   Consisting of a wide variety of different elements, often implying a rich mixture of types or styles.

   多样化的

   • He led a variegated career, working as a chef, pilot, and actor.
   • The city's variegated cultural landscape attracts tourists from around the world.
   • The anthology features a variegated collection of voices and genres.
   • Her variegated interests ranged from quantum physics to ballet.
   • The menu offers a variegated selection of dishes from across the globe.

   同义词assorteddiverseeclecticheterogeneousmiscellaneousmixedmotleymultifarioussundryvaried

   反义词homogeneousmonolithicuniform

• 使外观多样化，尤指通过添加不同的颜色或斑点；使色彩斑斓、富于变化。

An obsolete verb meaning to make varied in appearance, especially by adding different colors or marks; to diversify.

1. To diversify in appearanceC2formal

   To mark with different colors, especially in patches or streaks; to make varied in color.

   使外观多样化

   • The gardener variegated the flowerbed with different species.
   • The artist variegated the canvas with shades of blue and green.
   • The leaves of this plant are naturally variegated with white and yellow.

   同义词bespecklecheckerdapplefleckmarblemottlestipplestreakstriate