seldom
/ˈseldəm/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4309 in the learning path
很少；不常
Definitions
adv. Not often; on very few occasions.
很少；不常
Example
We seldom eat out because we enjoy cooking together.
我们很少外出吃饭，因为我们喜欢一起做饭。
Rural communities seldom receive the same level of public transport investment as major urban centres.
农村社区很少获得与主要城市中心同等水平的公共交通投资。
Collocations
- seldom seen
- seldom used
- seldom occur
Synonyms
- rarely
- infrequently
Antonyms
- often
- frequently
Usage tip
通常放实义动词前、be动词后；置于句首常需倒装。
FAQ
- What does seldom mean?
- Not often; on very few occasions.
- How is seldom pronounced?
- UK /ˈseldəm/, US /ˈseldəm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
