antipodean如何读

英:[ˌæntɪpə'di:ən]

美:[ˌæntɪpəˈdiːən]

antipodean是什么意思

  • adj.对蹠的;正相对的

antipodean英英释义

Adjective

1. relating to the antipodes or situated at opposite sides of the earth;

"antodpodean latitudes"

"antipodal regions of the earth"

"antipodal points on a sphere"

antipodean词源英文解释

Middle English antipodes, plural, persons dwelling at opposite points on the globe, from Latin, from Greek, from plural of antipod-, antipous with feet opposite, from anti- + pod-, pous foot — more at foot

The first known use of antipode was in 1549

antipodean儿童词典英英释义

antipodenoun

the parts of the earth opposite each other at a distance of the earth's diameter—usually used in plural

the exact opposite

antipodenoun

the parts of the earth opposite each other at a distance of the earth's diameter—usually used in plural

the exact opposite

antipodean 例句

1 Both antipodean currencies are often used as liquid proxies for the Chinese yuan.

2 It was a tough competition and only a complex election system allowed the big flightless parrot to triumph over its closest rival, the antipodean albatross.

3 This New Zealand winery produces some of the best antipodean wines.

这家新西兰酿酒厂出产一些最好的澳新葡萄酒。

4 Neighboring New Zealand has already ruled Brown ineligible for entry as a result of Britain refusing him admission, casting doubt over the antipodean leg of his world tour.

5 American hops like Citra and El Dorado provide the punchy fruit aromas, while the antipodean Nelson hops bring an earthy depth.

6 This New Zealand winery produces some of the best antipodean wines.

这家新西兰酿酒厂出产一些最好的澳新葡萄酒。

7 Besides these, Hume almost certainly read contemporary antipodean crime writers such as Mary Fortune, whose stories for “The Detective’s Album ” ran for 40 years in the Australian Journal.

8 The British model couldn’t be replicated entirely because Australia lacked an aristocracy to populate an antipodean House of Lords.

9 The influx of antipodean soldiers had an enduring impact on the resort which was affectionately dubbed "Wey-Aussie" by its wartime visitors.

10 The antipodean currencies have come under heavy selling pressure over recent weeks as their close economic ties to China and the global commodities trade make them vulnerable to the coronavirus outbreak.

11 There's only a faint twang of an antipodean accent, but what's less obvious is the Australian attitude he has picked up.

12 It’s sort of like showcasing antipodean tipple in a Napa tasting room.

13 There had been celebrated antipodean sporting figures before Bradman, not least Henry Searle - the 'Clarence River Comet', a world champion sculler so popular that his premature death in 1889 sent the colonies into mourning.

14 But Kiwis also celebrate in an antipodean manner, with barbeques on beaches fringed by the native pohutukawa tree, which blooms only at Christmas.

15 Scott Johnson may be the most Caledonian of names but the interim coach's pre-match utterances have been a relentless stream of antipodean optimism.

16 He’s a wind-up merchant in the grand antipodean tradition, a proponent of the great Australian art of sporting niggle.

17 England can hardly quibble about another Test side embracing outsiders, but at least the rapid elevation of Ahmed might reduce antipodean carping about the provenance of the English team.

18 If the comments on news reports at the BBC and antipodean websites are any kind of guide, the new policy will be very popular with a significant proportion of regular flyers.

19 The dollar remained locked in a narrow range at 107.49 yen, but the yen rose against the euro and the antipodean currencies on increased safe-haven demand.

20 The pound, the euro and the antipodean currencies were likewise all suffering losses in early Asia trade.

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