1、a variety of 种类繁多的
All of them arrive late for a variety of reasons.
由于种种原因, 他们都来晚了。
“各种各样的”的表达方法:
① all kinds of② all sorts of③ different kinds of ④ different types of⑤ various⑥ various kinds of
2、in preparation for 为……做准备
The flowers were ordered in preparation for the wedding.
鲜花是为准备婚礼而预订的。