rarefied
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/ˈrerɪfaɪd/
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/ˈreərɪfaɪd/
only understood or enjoyed by a small number of people with special knowledge or interests
The rarefied world of professional ballet is not for everyone.
專業芭蕾舞的世界不是每個人都適合的。
having less oxygen than normal
The rarefied air at the top of the mountain made it hard to breathe.
山頂稀薄的空氣使人呼吸困難。