few and far between
01
happening infrequently
非難的
例
In the winter months, warm sunny days are few and far between.
02
rare and very hard to find
例
In the desert, freshwater springs are few and far between, making them precious resources.
03
sparsely distributed over a large area, with significant gaps in between
例
In the vast desert, the oases are few and far between, forcing travelers to plan their routes carefully.
