variance

名词 variance:

1. an event that departs from expectations
   同义词：discrepancy, variant
2. discord that splits a group
   同义词：division
3. the second moment around the mean; the expected value of the square of the deviations of a random variable from its mean value
4. a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
   同义词：discrepancy, disagreement, divergence
5. the quality of being subject to variation
   同义词：variability, variableness
6. an official dispensation to act contrary to a rule or regulation (typically a building regulation)
7. an activity that varies from a norm or standard
   同义词：variation

1. Being at variance with what is right, proper, or suitable; perverse.
   邪恶的与正确的、合适的、适宜的事不一致的; 乖张的
2. This theory is at variance with the known facts.
   这种理论与已知事实不符。
3. We are at variance about our lodger.
   我们在对待房客的问题上意见不一。