be rare
通常表示某事物不常见或珍贵。
Such a talent is rare.
这样的天赋很罕见。
罕见的;稀有的;少见的
rarer — comparative of rare
先理解核心含义,再看它在真实句子里的用法。
罕见的;稀有的;少见的
Uncommon, scarce, or infrequent
Such a talent is rare.
这样的天赋很罕见。
非常罕见的,稀有的
Very uncommon; scarce.
烹制得极嫩,肉仍呈红色的
Particularly of meat, especially beefsteak: cooked very lightly, so the meat is still red.
不广为人知的;因稀有而特别珍贵的
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
数量少的,稀少的
Small in number (but not unusual); infrequent; sparse.
It is rare to see such a beautiful sunset in the city.
在城市里见到如此美丽的日落是很罕见的。
AI contextual example
He has a rare talent for playing the piano.
他有演奏钢琴的罕见天赋。
AI contextual example
The museum has a collection of rare coins from ancient Rome.
这家博物馆收藏了一批来自古罗马的稀有硬币。
AI contextual example
a rare word
生僻词。
WordNet
通常表示某事物不常见或珍贵。
Such a talent is rare.
这样的天赋很罕见。
表示某事很少发生。
It is rare for her to be late.
她很少迟到。
修饰名词,表示该名词所代表的事物不常见。
We saw a rare bird.
我们看到了一只珍稀的鸟。
用于描述肉类的烹饪程度。
I ordered a rare steak.
我点了一份半熟的牛排。
Not this
He comes to class rare.
Use this
He rarely comes to class.
中文学习者常将形容词“rare”误用作副词,受中文“很少”的影响。正确应使用副词“rarely”修饰动词。
Not this
I ordered my steak raw.
Use this
I ordered my steak rare.
中文中“生肉”和“三分熟”常被混淆,但英语中“raw”指未经烹饪,“rare”指煎至内部粉红、外部焦黄。
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难得的机会
This is a rare opportunity to study abroad.
这是一个出国留学的难得机会。
稀有物种
The panda is a rare species that needs protection.
熊猫是一种需要保护的稀有物种。
罕见癌症
He was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.
他被诊断出一种罕见的癌症。
三分熟的牛排
I prefer my steak rare, not well-done.
我喜欢三分熟的牛排,不要全熟。
罕见的天才
She is a rare talent in the world of music.
她在音乐界是个罕见的天才。
稀有商品
Water is a rare commodity in the desert.
在沙漠里,水是一种稀有商品。
罕见的人或物
He is a rare bird in the film industry, a director who is both talented and humble.
他在电影界是个罕见的人物,一位既有才华又谦虚的导演。
稀有种;少见的人
Honest politicians are a rare breed these days.
如今诚实的政客是稀有种。
极其罕见
Snow in this region is as rare as hen's teeth.
这个地区下雪极其罕见。
我并非完美无瑕,但你却觉得我珍稀。
Selena Gomez's song 'Rare' (2020)
赛琳娜·戈麦斯的歌曲《Rare》(2020年)
Use rarer naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
联想rare(稀罕)时,想象一块半熟牛排(rare steak),红色肉质,罕见珍贵。
用于表示不常见或稀少的意义时,语体中性,通常适用于书面语和口语,如日常交流、新闻报道和学术写作中。
通常不用于比较级,但可用 rarer 和 rarest。
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