assortment
UK/ә'sɒ:tmәnt/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
n.
A collection of various but related items; a mixture of different kinds.
各种各样的一组，什锦，混合物
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedas- (ad-, 'to') + sortir ('arrange to their kinds') + -ment (result) = the result of sorting things into kinds and gathering them: a varied collection. An assortment is a set with one or more of several different kinds.
Root sort still carries 6 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.wide assortment种类繁多
- 2.diverse assortment多样化的组合
- 3.an assortment of各种各样的
- 4.odd assortment五花八门的一堆
Example Sentences
- 1.
The bakery offers a wide assortment of breads.
- 2.
He pulled an odd assortment of tools from the bag.
- 3.
The gift box contains an assortment of teas.