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diametrically

UK //ˌdaɪəˈmetrɪkli//US //ˌdaɪəˈmetrɪkli//

词源

源自希腊语 'diametrikos'(直径的),由 'dia-'(穿过)和 'metron'(测量)组成,引申为完全对立的含义。

adverb

❶ 表示完全相反或对立的状态,强调两者之间没有任何共同点或相似之处。

“Their opinions are diametrically opposed on this issue.”

(他们在这个问题上的观点截然相反。)

“The two approaches are diametrically different in their methods.”

(这两种方法在方式上完全不同。)

同义词:completely, totally, utterly

常见短语

diametrically opposed — 表示两种观点、立场或事物完全相反或对立,没有任何共同点。

“The two candidates are diametrically opposed on tax policy.”

(两位候选人在税收政策上完全对立。)