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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 English
rareother
=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.

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