rare
UK/rєә/US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLB1
Definitions
adj.
Not common or frequent; very unusual and therefore often valuable; (of meat) cooked only lightly so the inside is still red
稀有的;罕见的;珍贵的;(肉)半熟的
n.
A scarce or uncommon item
稀有之物;珍品
Root Breakdown
Native Englishrareother
=rare
Common Collocations
- 1.rare species稀有物种
- 2.rare opportunity难得的机会
- 3.rare disease罕见病
- 4.rare steak三分熟牛排
Example Sentences
- 1.
The museum displayed a rare collection of ancient Roman coins.
- 2.
It is rare to find someone so dedicated to their craft.
- 3.
He ordered his steak rare, with the center still pink and juicy.