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scarcely
01
ほとんどない, 稀に
used to convey a sense of extreme rarity or absence
Example
The elusive species of butterfly is scarcely observed in the wild, making it a subject of fascination for researchers.
In the arid desert, water sources are scarcely found, making survival a constant challenge for the native wildlife.
Her rare stamp collection is so valuable that certain pieces are scarcely seen in private hands.
02
ほとんど, やっと
used to convey that an action or event occurred only a very short time before the present or another specified point in time
Example
The sun had scarcely risen when the early risers began their morning jog in the park.
I had scarcely closed my eyes when the alarm clock rang, signaling the start of a new day.
The team had scarcely entered the field when the referee blew the whistle, signaling the start of the match.
例
The elusive species of butterfly is scarcely observed in the wild, making it a subject of fascination for researchers.
In the arid desert, water sources are scarcely found, making survival a constant challenge for the native wildlife.
Her rare stamp collection is so valuable that certain pieces are scarcely seen in private hands.
The resources available were scarcely enough to complete the project on time.
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