rare

• 形容某事物不常见、很少发生或数量很少；也表示与众不同、特别出众。

Describes something that is not common or frequently found; unusual or exceptional.

1. Uncommon or infrequentA2formal

   Not occurring very often; unusual.

   罕见的

   • It is rare to see snow in this region.
   • She has a rare talent for playing the piano.
   • Such a rare opportunity may never come again.

   同义词exceptionalinfrequentoccasionalscarcesingularsporadicuncommonuniqueunusual

   反义词abundantcommonfrequentordinaryplentifulprevalentregularusual

2. Unusual or exceptionalB1formal

   Remarkable because of being uncommon or extraordinary.

   罕见的

   • He discovered a rare species of butterfly.
   • The museum has a collection of rare artifacts.
   • Her rare beauty captivated everyone in the room.

   同义词exceptionalextraordinarysingularuncommonuniqueunparalleledunusual

   反义词commoncommonplaceeverydayfrequentnormalordinaryregulartypicalusual

3. Cooked lightly (meat)A2informalculinary

   Describes meat, especially beef, that is cooked briefly so that the inside is still red and juicy.

   三分熟

   • I ordered my steak rare, please.
   • He prefers his burgers cooked rare.
   • The chef recommended serving the lamb rare for the best flavor.

   同义词searedunderdone