1540s, "not possessed in common," from un- (1) "not" + common (adj.). Meaning "not commonly occurring, unusual, rare" is recorded from 1610s. Related: Uncommonly.
双语例句
1. Both are blessed with uncommon ability to fix things.
两人在修理东西上都有一手绝活。
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2. A 15-year lifespan is not uncommon for a dog.
15年的寿命对狗而言是比较常见的。
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3. Cancer of the breast in young women is uncommon.
乳腺癌在年轻女子当中并不常见。
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4. Intermarriages were not uncommon.
通婚并不少见。
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5. She read Cecelia's last letter with uncommon interest.
