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north pole

/ˈnɔːrθ poʊl/

翻译: 地球最北端的点,位于北纬90°,所有经线在此汇聚。它是北冰洋中被海冰覆盖的地理位置。

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/ˈnɔːrθ poʊl/B1formalscientific
  • zh地球最北端的点,位于北纬90°,所有经线在此汇聚。它是北冰洋中被海冰覆盖的地理位置。

The northernmost point on Earth, located at 90°N latitude, where all lines of longitude converge. It is a geographic location covered by sea ice in the Arctic Ocean.

  1. Geographic North PoleB1formal

    The northernmost point on Earth, located at 90°N latitude, where the Earth's axis of rotation meets its surface.

    zh北极点

    • The North Pole is covered by sea ice all year round.
    • Explorers have attempted to reach the North Pole for centuries.
    • The sun does not set at the North Pole during summer.
  2. Magnetic North PoleB2formal

    The point on Earth's surface where the planet's magnetic field points vertically downward.

    zh北磁极

    • Compass needles point towards the magnetic North Pole.
    • The magnetic North Pole is slowly drifting over time.
    • Navigators must account for the difference between true north and the magnetic North Pole.
  3. Figurative or MythicalA2informal

    A legendary or symbolic location, often associated with Santa Claus and Christmas.

    zh北极

    • Children believe Santa Claus lives at the North Pole.
    • In many stories, the North Pole is a magical place.
    • The North Pole is often depicted as a snowy wonderland in holiday films.