polar
US /ˈpoʊ.lɚ/
UK /ˈpoʊ.lɚ/
1.
极地的, 两极的
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.
探险队研究了自然栖息地中的北极熊。
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The climate in the polar regions is extremely cold.
极地地区的气候极其寒冷。
2.
截然相反的, 对立的
having opposite characteristics or tendencies
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Their opinions on the matter were polar opposites.
他们对这件事的看法是截然相反的。
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The two cultures represent polar extremes.
这两种文化代表着截然不同的极端。