英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
to divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs
"The controversial decision polarized public opinion."
divided into two sharply contrasting groups or opinions
"The debate polarized the community on the issue of climate change."
a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material
"They placed the flag on top of the pole."
a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something
"The article was a fierce polemic against the government's policies."
relating to or involving strongly critical or controversial writing or speech
"She wrote a polemical article challenging traditional beliefs."
the art or practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute
"The conference was full of polemics on economic reforms."
a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation
"Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean."
a body of officers representing the civil authority of government
"The police arrived quickly to investigate the scene."
a man whose job is to enforce the law and keep public order
"The policeman directed the traffic at the intersection."
a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual
"The company revised its privacy policy last month."
to make smooth and shiny by rubbing; to improve or refine
"She needs to polish her shoes before the interview."
refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior
"She gave a polished performance at the recital."
Showing good manners and respect towards others.
"He was very polite to the elderly woman."
in a respectful and considerate manner; courteously; with good manners
"She politely declined the invitation because she had other commitments."
shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters
"It was politic of him to remain silent during the argument."
relating to the government, politics, or public affairs of a country
"The political situation in the country is unstable."
in a way that relates to politics or government
"The country is politically divided between two major parties."
a person who is involved in politics, especially as a profession
"The politician promised to improve the economy."
activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power
"Politics often involves making difficult decisions."
an organized society or form of government
"The ancient Greek polity had a system of city-states."
a survey of public opinion or voting in an election
"The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy."
fine powder produced by flowers, used in fertilization
"Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey."
The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.
"Butterflies play a vital role in pollination."
a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion
"The pollster predicted a close election outcome."
Harmful substances that contaminate the environment, including air, water, and soil, potentially causing damage to living organisms and ecosystems.
"Pollutants in the air can have harmful effects on human health."
to make air, water, or land dirty or harmful
"Factories pollute the river with toxic waste."
Contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.
"Polluted air causes severe health problems."
the presence of harmful substances in the environment, especially the air, water, or soil
"Air pollution is a major environmental concern."
overly or blindly optimistic
"Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems."
a cowardly person
"He acted like a poltroon during the crisis."
government by many people
"Polyarchy allows multiple parties to share power."
rule by many; government by multiple authorities
"The nation experienced a polycracy after decentralization reforms."
a person who has more than one spouse at the same time
"The polygamist had three wives living in different houses."
the practice of having more than one spouse at the same time
"Polygamy is legal in some countries but frowned upon in others."
a person who knows and can use several languages
"She is a polyglot, fluent in English, Spanish, and Bengali."
a flat shape with three or more straight sides
"The artist drew a colorful polygon on the canvas."
a solid object with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices
"The mathematician studied a complex polyhedron model."
a person with knowledge of many different subjects
"Leonardo da Vinci was a true polymath, excelling in art, science, and engineering."
a word with more than one syllable
"The word 'elephant' is a polysyllable because it has three syllables."
an educational institution offering practical and technical courses
"She studied engineering at a well-known polytechnic in her city."
the belief in or worship of multiple gods
"Ancient Greeks practiced polytheism, worshiping gods like Zeus and Athena."
a round fruit with thick red skin containing many small red seeds with juice
"The pomegranate seeds were sweet and refreshing."
A deep-bodied marine fish with silvery scales, popular in Asian cuisine
"The restaurant serves delicious pomfret curry with rice."
the rounded knob on the handle of a sword or saddle
"He gripped the sword firmly by the pommel."
A time management technique that uses a timer to break down work into intervals.
"The Pomodoro technique improves productivity."
self-important behavior or exaggerated dignity
"His speech was full of pomposity and arrogance."
exaggeratedly self-important; ostentatious
"The manager had a pompous attitude that annoyed his team."
a small area of still water, smaller than a lake
"The children were feeding ducks at the pond."
to think about something carefully
"She pondered over the meaning of the poem."
