单词 | rare |
释义 | Word Frequency rare 1(rɛə) adjective 1. not widely known; not frequently used or experienced; uncommon or unusual a rare word 2. occurring seldom a rare appearance 3. not widely distributed; not generally occurring a rare herb 4. (of a gas, esp the atmosphere at high altitudes) having a low density; thin; rarefied 5. uncommonly great; extreme kind to a rare degree 6. exhibiting uncommon excellence; superlatively good or fine rare skill 7. highly valued because of its uncommonness a rare prize Derived forms rareness (ˈrareness) noun Word origin C14: from Latin rārus sparseWord Frequency rare 2(rɛə) adjective (of meat, esp beef) very lightly cooked Word origin Old English hrēr; perhaps related to hreaw raw |
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