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antipodean

/ˈæn.tɪp.əʊˌdi.ən/

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noun

对跖点居民，地球另一端的人。

An inhabitant of the antipodes.

Examples :

"Visiting Australia felt like stepping into a different world; as a European, I felt like an antipodean myself. "

访问澳大利亚感觉就像踏入了另一个世界；作为一个欧洲人，我感觉自己也像个远在地球另一端的人。

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adjective

完全相反的，对跖的

Diametrically opposed

Examples :

"My sister's opinion on the school project was antipodean to mine; she wanted a futuristic design, while I preferred a more traditional approach. "

我妹妹对学校项目的意见和我的完全相反；她想要一个未来感的设计，而我更喜欢传统的方式。

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adjective

对跖的，正相反的

Relating to the antipodes, or situated at opposite sides of the Earth

Examples :

"The antipodean summer is celebrated in Australia while it's freezing winter in Europe. "

当欧洲正值严寒的冬季时，位于地球另一端的澳大利亚却庆祝着盛夏，真是季节相反啊。

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adjective

澳大利亚的，新西兰的

Of, or pertaining to, Australia or New Zealand

Examples :

"The traveler was excited to experience the unique antipodean wildlife, like kangaroos and kiwis. "

这位旅行者很兴奋能体验到独特的澳大利亚和新西兰的野生动物，比如袋鼠和奇异鸟。

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