“稀有的”常见的英文表达有 rare、scarce、uncommon 等,具体使用哪个词需根据语境判断:
rare:使用最为广泛,强调事物数量稀少、不常见,也可用于形容珍贵、独特的事物,或生物领域中濒危的物种。例如:
Rare stamps are often highly valued by collectors.(稀有的邮票通常被收藏家们视为珍宝。)
The panda is a rare animal in China.(熊猫在中国是一种稀有的动物。)
scarce:侧重于描述因供应不足、需求大或资源有限而导致的稀少,常与食物、水、工作机会等实际资源搭配。例如:
Water is scarce in this desert region.(在这个沙漠地区,水很稀缺。)
Job opportunities are scarce during the economic recession.(在经济衰退期间,工作机会很稀缺。)
uncommon:强调事物不常见、罕见,但不一定像“rare”那样带有珍贵或独特的意味。例如:
It's uncommon to see such a beautiful sunset in this city.(在这个城市里,看到如此美丽的日落是不常见的。)
Uncommon diseases often require specialized treatment.(罕见病通常需要专门的治疗。)