rare

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高考四级六级考研托福雅思 Collins 3

s. not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
s. recurring only at long intervals
s. not widely distributed
s. having low density

a. 稀罕的, 罕有的, 珍奇的, 稀薄的, 半熟的, 非常好的
adv. 非常

Collins 星级

Oxford 级别

1,831

BNC 频率

1,872

使用频率

rare 没有明显的词根词缀，但可以理解为表示稀有、少见的状态。与类似含义的词（如scarce）进行对比，有助于记忆。

例句

1. A rare bird was spotted in the park yesterday.

昨天在公园里发现了一只稀有的鸟。

2. It is rare to find such a beautiful painting.

找到这样一幅美丽的画是很罕见的。

3. She has a rare talent for playing the piano.

她有一种罕见的钢琴演奏才能。