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rar·i·ty /ˈreərətɪ/
n.
1. 稀有，罕见；珍奇；优异
an accident of extreme rarity 极为罕见的事故
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濒于灭种危险。
The rarity of his humour commands everyone's admiration. 他的绝妙幽默使人人叹服。
2. 希罕的东西，珍品；罕见的人
Rain is a rarity in the desert. 沙漠地带鲜见雨水。
But there aren't a whole lot of women at the top. I'm a rarity. 但是至今还没有大批妇女进入领导岗位，我是少有的一个。
3. 稀薄；稀疏
The rarity of the air in the mountains is bad for people with weak hearts. 山区稀薄的空气对心脏衰弱者是有害的。
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