Level500
adverb (副詞)
rarely
めったに～ない、ほとんど～ない
💡 Usage & Nuance:
TOEICでは、頻度が低いことや、滅多に起こらない出来事を表現する際に使われます。否定的な意味合いを含む副詞として注意が必要です。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
seldom
infrequently
hardly ever
uncommon
📝 Business Examples
The company rarely experiences system outages thanks to regular maintenance.
定期的なメンテナンスのおかげで、その会社はめったにシステム障害を経験しない。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "rarely"
Due to its high demand, this product is _______ available in stores.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 「需要が高い」ため、商品が店頭で「めったに」手に入らない、という状況が考えられます。
English: High demand often leads to products being 'rarely' available in stores.
English: High demand often leads to products being 'rarely' available in stores.
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