“稀有的”常见的英文表达有 rare、scarce、uncommon 等,具体使用哪个词取决于语境:
rare:最常用,强调某物数量稀少、不常见,还可用于形容珍贵或独特的事物。例如:
This is a rare species of bird.(这是一种稀有的鸟类。)
Rare stamps are highly valued by collectors.(稀有的邮票备受收藏家青睐。)
scarce:侧重于因供应不足或需求大而导致数量稀少,常与资源、商品等搭配。例如:
Fresh water is becoming scarce in some regions.(在一些地区,淡水正变得稀缺。)
During the war, food was scarce.(战争期间,食物匮乏。)
uncommon:表示不常见、罕见,语气相对较弱。例如:
It's uncommon to see such a beautiful sunset.(看到如此美丽的日落并不常见。)
This disease is relatively uncommon in children.(这种疾病在儿童中相对罕见。)