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