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单词 be poles apart
释义

be poles apart

Have nothing in common: the two sisters had ceased to communicate with each other—their ideas were now poles apart...
  • Given that politically, we are poles apart, there is quite a lot of common ground.
  • In its emphasis on self-knowledge gained through the study of poetry and heroes, Emerson's idea of self-reliance is poles apart from the modern notion of self-esteem.
  • If you've never watched it live before, do it at some point in your life - it'll make you realise why this country and the US will always be poles apart, but why we're all bred to have a soft spot for Hollywood in the first place.

Synonyms

completely different, as different as they could be, widely separated, directly opposed, antithetical, incompatible, irreconcilable, miles/worlds apart, at opposite extremes/poles, like night and day;
British like chalk and cheese
rare antipodal
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