rarityrar•i•ty /'reərɪtɪ/

n

1. U 稀有，罕见

• Many animals are endangered by their rarity and beauty. 许多动物因自身品种珍奇和皮毛美丽而面临灭种的危险。

2. C 珍品；罕见的人(或物)

• ancient scrolls and other rarities 古画卷等珍品

• The village was so remote that visitors were a rarity. 这个村子如此偏僻，以致鲜有访客。

3. U 稀薄；稀疏