| 释义 |
pole2/pəʊl/n. 1 (in full 全称 north pole, south pole)a each of the two points in the celestial sphere about which the stars appear to revolve (天体的)极 b each of the extremities of the axis of rotation of the earth or another body 地极，(其他星球的)极区 c see 见 MAGNETIC POLE 2 each of the two opposite points on the surface of a magnet at which magnetic forces are strongest 磁极 3 each of two terminals (positive and negative) of an electric cell or battery etc. (电池或电池组的)正负极 4 each of two opposed principles or ideas (原则或观点)截然相反的两极之一，极端 5 Geom. each of two points in which the axis of a circle cuts the surface of a sphere 【几】(球体的)轴极 6 Geom. a fixed point to which others are referred 【几】(极坐标的)极点 7 Biol. an extremity of the main axis of any spherical or oval organ 【生】极，纺锤极 □ be poles apart differ greatly, esp. in nature or opinion (性质或意见)截然不同，完全相反 □ poleward adj.□ polewards adj. & adv.[Middle English via Latin polus from Greek polos ‘pivot, axis, sky’]■ Usage 用法说明 In sense 1, the spelling is North Pole and South Pole (capitals) when used as geographical designations. 在释义 1 中，当用作地理名称时，其拼写应为大写 North Pole 和 South Pole 。 |