1.a variety of 大量的;各种各样的
例句:A variety of circumstances had prevented his marrying.
由于种种原因,他的婚事耽搁了下来。
2.as good as 和...一样;等于
例句:The fare in this hotel is almost as good as home cooking.
这家旅馆的饭菜几乎和家里做的一样好。
3.feed on 以...为食,靠...为生
例句:You have better feed on coarse cereals for a time.
你最好吃一段时间粗粮。
4.set aside 留出;驳回;撤销
例句:How could you set aside all the objections and cling to your own course?
你怎么能不顾一切反对意见而一意孤行呢?