rarely
/ˈreəli/ · /ˈrerli/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2893 in the learning path
很少；难得
Definitions
adv. Not often; on very few occasions.
很少；难得
Example
We rarely eat outside when the weather turns cold.
天气转冷时，我们很少在户外吃饭。
People living in remote villages rarely have easy access to specialist medical services.
住在偏远村庄的人很少能方便地获得专科医疗服务。
Collocations
- rarely ever
- rarely seen
- rarely used
Word family
- rare (adj.)
- rarity (n.)
Synonyms
- seldom
- infrequently
Antonyms
- often
- frequently
Usage tip
通常放实义动词前、be动词后；本身有否定意味。
FAQ
- What does rarely mean?
- Not often; on very few occasions.
- How is rarely pronounced?
- UK /ˈreəli/, US /ˈrerli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
