1. not often; seldom
不常；很少
I rarely eat fast food.
我很少吃速食。
He rarely goes to the cinema.
他很少去電影院。
It rarely snows in this city.
這個城市很少下雪。
Rarely Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
rarely
adverb
快速理解
What does "Rarely" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Rarely"?
表示某件事發生的頻率非常低。
- 1
頻率極低
EN: He rarely eats fast food.
翻譯: 他很少吃速食。
- 2
不常發生
EN: Such opportunities rarely come by.
翻譯: 這樣的機會不常出現。
- 3
幾乎不
EN: I rarely see him these days.
翻譯: 我最近幾乎沒看到他。
- 4
罕見地
EN: She rarely showed her emotions.
翻譯: 她罕見地流露出情緒。
小提醒：注意：'rarely' 本身已有否定含義，在句首時句子需倒裝（如：Rarely do I see such a sight.），但一般陳述句不需再加 'not'。
發音（How to Pronounce "Rarely" in English）
How to pronounce "Rarely" in English?"Rarely" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Rarely" from YouTube Videos
Can You Apply to YC Before You Have a US Visa? - Jared Friedman
Y Combinator
“it's very rarely an issue to get a b-1 visa for the three to four months that you'll spend in YC.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Rarely"?How does "Rarely" change by context?
2. in an unusual or exceptional manner
罕見地；不尋常地
She is a rarely talented musician.
她是一位才華罕見的音樂家。
This is a rarely seen species of bird.
這是一種罕見的鳥類。
3. used to emphasize that something is not the case or is unlikely
（用於強調某事並非如此或不太可能）幾乎不
He rarely, if ever, makes a mistake.
他幾乎從不出錯。
It is rarely a good idea to rush such decisions.
倉促做這種決定幾乎從來不是個好主意。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Rarely"?How to make natural sentences with "Rarely"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| rarely + verb | 很少（做某事） | He rarely speaks in meetings. (他很少在會議中發言。) |
| rarely + auxiliary verb + verb | 很少（做某事） | She is rarely seen in public. (她很少在公開場合露面。) |
| rarely + adjective | 很少（是某種狀態） | The weather is rarely this hot in spring. (春天很少這麼熱。) |
| rarely + if ever | 幾乎從不，就算有也極少 | He rarely, if ever, gets angry. (他幾乎從不，就算有也極少生氣。) |
| rarely + more than + number/amount | 很少超過（某數量） | She rarely sleeps more than six hours. (她很少睡超過六小時。) |
| rarely + a + adjective + noun | 很少有（某種特質的事物） | It's rarely a simple solution. (這很少是個簡單的解決方案。) |
用法說明
How is "Rarely" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Rarely"?
rarely 與動詞形式的搭配
- rarely + 動詞原形：這是「rarely」最常見的用法，直接修飾主要動詞，表示「很少做某事」。
- rarely + 動名詞 (V-ing)：當「rarely」與「like」、「enjoy」等表示喜好的動詞連用時，後面可接動名詞，表示「很少喜歡做某事」。
- rarely + to + 動詞原形：此結構不正確。「rarely」後面不接「to + V」。正確的否定或罕見意圖應使用其他結構，如「seldom have the chance to...」。
- would rarely + 動詞原形：在假設語氣中，「would」表示假設性意願，「rarely」修飾其頻率，意為「（即使可能）也很少會...」。 EN: She rarely goes to the cinema. 翻譯: 她很少去電影院。
EN:He would rarely choose to work on a Sunday.
翻譯:他很少會選擇在星期天工作。
總結建議
使用「rarely」時，其後應直接接動詞原形，或與特定動詞搭配後接動名詞，但切記不可接「to + V」的不定詞結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Rarely" and similar words?How to choose "Rarely" vs alternatives?
rarely vs seldom
兩者都表示「很少、不常」，但 'rarely' 較為口語且常用，'seldom' 則更正式、書面。
rarely vs hardly ever
'rarely' 與 'hardly ever' 意思相近，但 'hardly ever' 強調的「幾乎從不」語氣更強烈。
rarely vs infrequently
兩者皆指頻率低，但 'infrequently' 是更正式、技術性或書面的用詞。
口語用法
How is "Rarely" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Rarely"?
引述
在口語中，當引述或轉述一個不常見的情況時，常用來開頭。 EN: "Rarely do I eat dessert, but that cake was irresistible." 翻譯: 我很少吃甜點，但那塊蛋糕實在讓人無法抗拒。
EN:"Rarely have I seen him so excited about a meeting."
翻譯:我很少見他對一個會議這麼興奮。
語氣強調
為了強調事件的罕見性，會加重語氣或與其他詞彙搭配。 EN: "He very rarely calls me first." 翻譯: 他極少主動打電話給我。
EN:"It's so rarely that we get a day off together."
翻譯:我們能一起放一天假的情況實在太少了。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語言時，可作為短暫停頓的填充詞，帶有猶豫或修正的意味。 EN: "I... rarely... well, actually, I never go to that part of town." 翻譯: 我…很少…嗯，其實我從來不去鎮上的那個區域。
EN:"It's, uh, rarely a problem, but this time it was different."
翻譯:這，呃，很少是個問題，但這次情況不同。
注意：以上口語用法在正式寫作（如學術論文、商業報告）中應避免，正式文體應使用更直接、結構完整的句子，例如避免使用「Rarely do I...」這類倒裝句作為開頭。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Rarely"?What fixed phrases with "Rarely" should I remember?
rarely seen
rarely + past participle
很少見到的
rarely used
rarely + past participle
很少使用的
rarely happens
rarely + verb
很少發生
rarely if ever
rarely if ever
幾乎從不
rarely the case
rarely + the case
很少是這種情況
very rarely
very rarely
極少
rarely mentioned
rarely + past participle
很少被提及
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Rarely"?Which "Rarely" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He is a rarely person.
✓He is a rare person.
「rarely」是副詞，用來修飾動詞、形容詞或其他副詞，表示「很少地」。當要形容名詞時，應使用形容詞「rare」。
×He doesn't rarely go to the cinema.
✓He rarely goes to the cinema.
「rarely」本身已帶有否定含義（「幾乎不」），不應與否定助動詞（如 don't, doesn't）連用，否則會造成雙重否定，意思變成「他不是很少去」，邏輯上矛盾。
×Rarely he has seen such a beautiful sunset.
✓Rarely has he seen such a beautiful sunset.
當「rarely」置於句首以強調時，句子需要倒裝（主詞與助動詞/be動詞位置互換）。這是正式的書面語用法。在一般口語中，通常將「rarely」放在主詞之後。
×I go to the gym rarely.
✓I rarely go to the gym. / I seldom go to the gym.
雖然「rarely」和「seldom」意思相近，但「rarely」更常用於口語。在自然語序中，它們通常放在主要動詞之前（或be動詞之後）。將「rarely」放在句尾聽起來不自然，帶有刻意強調或對比的意味。
×I rarely always forget my keys.
✓I rarely forget my keys.
「rarely」（很少）和「always」（總是）是意義相反的頻率副詞，不能同時用來修飾同一個動作。必須根據實際情況選擇一個。
×I have rarely seen him yesterday.
✓I rarely saw him yesterday. / I have rarely seen him (lately).
「rarely」可以與簡單過去式或現在完成式連用，但意義不同。與簡單過去式連用描述過去某個具體時段的情況；與現在完成式連用則描述從過去持續到現在的一般經驗。不能與表示具體過去時間的詞（如 yesterday）一起用於現在完成式。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Rarely"?What are tense/participle forms of "Rarely"?