a variety of farm animal that only exists in small numbers, especially one that is traditionally farmed in a particular region The wool comes from a rare breed of Turkish sheep. 羊毛来自一种稀有的土耳其绵羊。
a person or thing with characteristics that are unusual among people or things of their kind He's that rare breed of politician who has remained true to his ideals. 他是那种一直忠于自己理想的稀有政客。