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polar

/ˈpəʊlə/ · /ˈpoʊlər/

CEFR level B2Topic EnvironmentWord #3651 in the learning path

极地的

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Definitions

adj. Relating to the regions around the Earth's poles.

极地的

adj. Completely opposite in character, direction, or opinion.

完全相反的

Example

We watched a film about animals in polar regions.

我们看了一部关于极地动物的影片。

Rising global temperatures threaten polar ecosystems by reducing the sea ice that many species depend on.

全球气温升高使许多物种赖以生存的海冰减少,威胁着极地生态系统。

Collocations

  • polar regions
  • polar ice caps
  • polar bear
  • polar opposites

Word family

  • pole (n.)
  • polarity (n.)

Usage tip

polar指两极地区;polar opposites表示截然相反。

FAQ

What does polar mean?
Relating to the regions around the Earth's poles. Completely opposite in character, direction, or opinion.
How is polar pronounced?
UK /ˈpəʊlə/, US /ˈpoʊlər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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