pole

//poʊl//

Nouns
B2

Translation

opposite extreme

Definition

The term 'pole' in this context refers to one of two directly opposite or contrasting positions, opinions, or extremes in a spectrum, debate, or system. It describes the farthest ends of a continuum where ideas or conditions are diametrically opposed. For instance, in politics or philosophy, two opposing viewpoints can be described as poles apart. This usage is metaphorical, deriving from the geographical North and South Poles, which are the farthest points from each other on Earth.

Example

  • Their political views represent opposite poles of the spectrum.

    Onların siyasi görüşleri yelpazenin karşıt uçlarını temsil ediyor.

  • The debate featured opinions from both poles of the argument.

    Tartışma, argümanın her iki karşıt ucundan da görüşler içeriyordu.

  • In this discussion, we must consider the poles of absolute freedom and strict control.

    Bu tartışmada, mutlak özgürlük ve katı kontrolün karşıt uçlarını dikkate almalıyız.

  • The two candidates are at opposite poles regarding economic policy.

    İki aday ekonomik politika konusunda karşıt uçlarda yer alıyor.

  • Her approach to parenting is at the opposite pole from her sister's.

    Onun ebeveynlik yaklaşımı, kız kardeşininkinin tam karşıt ucunda.

  • The novel explores the moral poles of good and evil.

    Roman, iyi ve kötünün ahlaki karşıt uçlarını araştırıyor.

  • Their personalities are poles apart; one is very outgoing, the other is extremely shy.

    Kişilikleri birbirinin tam zıttı; biri çok dışa dönük, diğeri son derece utangaç.

  • The committee's decision tried to find a middle ground between the two poles.

    Komitenin kararı, iki karşıt uç arasında bir orta yol bulmaya çalıştı.

  • In physics, the concept can be understood by looking at the poles of attraction and repulsion.

    Fizikte, kavram çekim ve itmenin karşıt uçlarına bakılarak anlaşılabilir.

  • The artist's early and late works are at opposite poles stylistically.

    Sanatçının erken ve geç dönem eserleri stil açısından karşıt uçlardadır.

Synonyms

extreme
antithesis
opposite end

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