scare : 指暫時不易發(fā)現(xiàn)、不存在或數(shù)量不足,供不應求的東西。
rare : 指難得發(fā)生的事或難遇見的`人或事,側重特殊性。
例句:
1. It remained an exceptionally rare book until it was reprinted in 1918.
在1918年再版之前,這本書一直非常罕見。
2. It was a rare pleasure to see him in action.
看他打球是一種享受。
3. As we approached the summit we were vouchsafed a rare vision.
快到山頂時,我們有幸看到了難得一見的景象。
4. Rare birds preen themselves right in front of your camera.
很少有鳥類會在鏡頭面前梳理自己的羽毛。