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单词 subpolar
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Definition of subpolar in English:

subpolar

adjective ˌsʌbˈpəʊlə
  • 1Situated, occurring, or originating (relatively) close to either or both of the geographical or magnetic poles. Also: adjacent to the north or south polar regions; subarctic or subantarctic.

  • 2Chiefly Astronomy. Situated or occurring in the region of the sky below the celestial pole. Also: situated directly beneath the celestial pole (chiefly in "subpolar point").

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in David Abercromby (d.?1701), physician and philosopher. From sub- + polar.

Definition of subpolar in US English:

subpolar

adjectiveˌsʌbˈpəʊlə
  • 1Situated, occurring, or originating (relatively) close to either or both of the geographical or magnetic poles. Also: adjacent to the north or south polar regions; subarctic or subantarctic.

  • 2Chiefly Astronomy. Situated or occurring in the region of the sky below the celestial pole. Also: situated directly beneath the celestial pole (chiefly in "subpolar point").

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in David Abercromby (d. ?1701), physician and philosopher. From sub- + polar.

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