rare
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ Something that is rare is not common and is therefore interesting or valuable. 稀有的
...the black-necked crane, one of the rarest species in the world. …黑颈鹤，世界上最珍稀的物种之一。
2. ADJ An event or situation that is rare does not occur very often. 罕见的
...on those rare occasions when he did eat alone. …在他独自吃饭的那些不常有的时候。
3. ADJ You use rare to emphasize an extremely good or remarkable quality. 极好的 (素质)[ADJ n] [强调]
Ferris has a rare ability to record her observations on paper. 费里斯有将自己的观察结果以书面形式记录下来的杰出能力。
4. ADJ Meat that is rare is cooked very lightly so that the inside is still red. (肉类) 半熟的
Thick tuna steaks are eaten rare, like beef. 厚厚的金枪鱼片要半熟吃，就像牛肉一样。
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rare /rɛə/ (rarer,rarest)
剑桥词典
- They mainly deal in rare books .
- The coast here abounds with rare plants .
- Talent like hers is rare in someone so young .
- The word itself is so rare as to be almost obsolete .
- He has a collection of rare insect specimens .
rare adjective (NOT COMMON)
not common ; very unusual稀少的；罕见的；不常发生的
a rare disease /species 罕见疾病／稀有物种
The museum is full of rare and precious treasures . 这家博物馆里收藏的满是奇珍异宝。
a rare occasion /opportunity /visit /treat , etc. 难得的时机／机会／探访／款待等
[ 动词后面接一个带to的不定式 ] It's very rare to find these birds in New England in winter . 在新英格兰地区，冬天很少能看到这种鸟。
It's very rare to find someone who combines such qualities . 具有此类综合素质的人是非常罕见的。
例句
rare adjective (OF MEAT)
(of meat ) not cooked for very long and still red（肉）煮得半熟的，煎得嫩的
I'd like my steak rare, please . 请把我的牛排煎嫩些。
比较
medium adjective (MIDDLE)
rare adjective (OF AIR)
used to describe the air at the top of a mountain , which contains less oxygen , making it harder to breathe
（山顶空气）稀薄的
也见 rarefied (LITTLE OXYGEN)
习语
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