polar
US /ˈpoʊ.lɚ/
UK /ˈpoʊ.lɚ/
1.
polar
relating to the North or South Pole or the regions around them
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The expedition studied polar bears in their natural habitat.
A expedição estudou ursos polares em seu habitat natural.
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The climate in the polar regions is extremely cold.
O clima nas regiões polares é extremamente frio.
2.
polar, oposto
having opposite characteristics or tendencies
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Their opinions on the matter were polar opposites.
As opiniões deles sobre o assunto eram polos opostos.
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The two cultures represent polar extremes.
As duas culturas representam extremos polares.