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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1831 COCA: 1872

rare

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rare /reə $ rer/ ●●● S3 W2 adjectiveadj (comparativecomp rarer, superlativesupl rarest)  
1  RAREnot seen or found very often, or not happening very often 稀有的，罕见的；不常发生的 OPP common → unusual
 This species of plant is becoming increasingly rare.
这种植物越来越罕见。
 I only saw Helen on the rare occasions when I went into her shop.
我只有偶尔去海伦店里时才会见到她。
it is rare (for somebody/something) to do something
 It is rare to find such an interesting group of people.
难得碰到这样有趣的一群人。
 It is very rare for her to miss a day at school.
她很少有哪一天不上学的。
► see thesaurus at unusual
2  DFmeat that is rare has only been cooked for a short time and is still red 〔肉〕煮得很嫩的，半熟的 → underdone, well-done
 I like my steak rare.
请给我做半熟的牛排。
3  [only before noun] British EnglishBrE old-fashionedGOOD/EXCELLENT very good or surprising 极好的；极惊人的
 We had a rare old time at the party.
我们在聚会上玩得高兴极了。
n THESAURUS
rare not existing in large numbers or in large amounts
The law prevents the export of rare birds.
The plates are quite rare. Only about a hundred were made.
scarce not available in large enough numbers or amounts at a particular time – used especially about things people need
After the war, food and clothing were scarce.
People are having to compete for scarce resources.
not common [not before noun] fairly rare
Silver coins of this period are not common, and could be very valuable.
infrequent formal not happening often
As time went on, her visits became more and more infrequent.
be few and far between to not be common – especially much less common than you might expect
Luckily, accidents such as these are few and far between.
Bargains are, unfortunately, few and far between.
be (something of) a rarity if something or someone is a rarity, it is surprising to find one, because very few exist
Women are still something of a rarity in senior management positions.
be like hen’s teeth informal to be extremely rare
Good Greek restaurants are like hen’s teeth around here.
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rare• Their individuality has always made them rare, and now, perhaps, they are thinning out even more.• Black seeds are the most pungent, the most rare, and the most difficult to harvest.• A new law to prevent the export of rare birds is to be introduced.• The palace library contains some of the rarest books in Europe.• She bore her illness with rare courage.• Like Sylvia Plath s Edge, it is a rare example of the writer recording the act she is about to perform.• It is very rare for anyone to actually die from bee stings in this country.• Shannon suffers from a rare form of cancer.• It is a state of exaltation of the individual, a great and rare gift of a great and rare invigorating dream.• He had that rare gift of being able to impart enthusiasm to others.• Huston is a film-maker who has achieved a rare kind of beauty in his work.• In a rare moment of vanity, Carl removed his glasses.• With Stephen, for example, there were only rare moments when she would come face to face with his desperate position.• This may well be one of those rare occasions when light aircraft pilots have the opportunity to shape something that affects them.• On the rare occasions when we had to work hard, we enjoyed it.• They're pretty rare. Only about a hundred were made.• Second, he has the rare quality of inner toughness and great compassion.• Snow is a rare sight here, except on the mountains.• The Duchess of Beaufort is also mentioned as having additional rare sorts in her garden at Badminton.• Tim collects rare stamps.• In Cholon's narrow streets, Europeans were far rarer than on the boulevards of Saigon.
rare occasions• You will only want to do this on rare occasions.• He had not cried except on rare occasions of enormous sorrow in all the years thereafter.• On rare occasions one even sings, but haltingly.• So on the rare occasions they did report themselves in a State of Readiness they knew an Agile Blade was likely.• On rare occasions, they preach.• And on rare occasions, we may actually experience something of that sort.• Perfect excuse on the mercifully rare occasions when he hinted, showed any interest.• This may well be one of those rare occasions when light aircraft pilots have the opportunity to shape something that affects them.
rare old• I gave the man a rare old race round.• There's a rare old ruck before the police arrive.• I knew I was taking some rare old stick mentally, though.
Origin rare
1. (1400-1500) Latin rarus
2. (1600-1700) rear “lightly cooked” ((15-19 centuries)), from Old English hrer
rare adjectiveadj →n THESAURUS1
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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1831 COCA: 1872
rare

adjective

VERBS | ADVERB VERBS➤be, seem稀罕；好像罕見▸➤become, get變得稀罕▸➤remain仍然少見➤be considered被認為罕見◇19 species of the bird are considered rare.這類鳥中有 19 種被視為稀有物種。ADVERB➤extremely, fairly, very, etc.極其／相當／非常罕見▸➤especially, exceedingly, exceptionally, extraordinarily, incredibly, particularly, surprisingly非常稀罕；極其稀罕；難以置信地罕見；尤其罕見；令人吃驚地罕見▸➤increasingly越來越少見▸➤comparatively, relatively比較稀罕；相對稀有▸➤enough, sufficiently夠稀有；十分罕見◇The stamps were not rare enough to be interesting.這些郵票不夠罕見，難以稱奇。
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1831 COCA: 1872
rare

adjective

rare ♦︎ uncommon ♦︎ infrequentThese words describe things that are not found or do not happen often. 这些词均表示稀少的、稀罕的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆rare / uncommon / infrequent in sth◆rare / uncommon among sb◆rare / (not) uncommon (for sb / sth) to do sth◆rare / uncommon / infrequent words◆a rare / an uncommon experience / feature / occurrence◆a rare / no uncommon thing◆rare / infrequent occasions / use◆a rare / an infrequent visitor◆fairly / rather / relatively / very rare / uncommon / infrequent◆not uncommon / infrequent■ rare not done, seen or happening very often; existing only in small numbers and therefore valuable or interesting 稀少的；稀罕的；珍贵的◆It is rare for a prison sentence to be imposed for a first offence.初犯便被判处监禁很罕见。◆This is a rare sight: badgers are normally active only at night.这是罕见的情景－貛通常只在夜间活动。◆He suffers from a rare bone disease.他患有一种罕见的骨骼疾病。◆The library has a collection of rare books and manuscripts.该图书馆藏有一批珍本书籍和手稿。◆The farm specializes in rare breeds.这个农场专门养殖稀有品种。OPP common ⇨ general 1 ▸ rarity ˈreərəti; NAmE ˈrerəti

noun

 [uncountable] ◆The value of antiques will depend on their condition and rarity.古董的价值依其保存状况和稀有程度而定。■ uncommon not existing in large numbers or in many places 不常有的；罕见的；稀罕的◆Side effects from the injection are uncommon.这种针剂很少有副作用。◆It is not uncommon to find 30 different species on one tree.在一棵树上找到30个不同的物种并不稀奇。OPP common ⇨ general 1 ■ infrequent ɪnˈfriːkwənt not happening often 不常发生的；罕见的◆Examinations need to be carried out only at infrequent intervals.偶尔才需要进行检查。◆American trains are infrequent and the network is patchy.美国火车班次很少，而且覆盖网络不完整。OPP frequent ⇨ frequent
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1831 COCA: 1872
rare
Rarely and not often: rarely, little, seldom...
Rare and sought-after: rare, precious, scarce...
Unusual in an interesting way: unusual, special, unique...
Cooked or prepared: al dente, au naturel, battered...
The air we breathe: a breath of air/wind, air, airborne...

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