4N-COUNT (特质、意见或信仰)截然相反的两极之一;极端 The two poles of a range of qualities, opinions, or beliefs are the completely opposite qualities, opinions, or beliefs at either end of the range. (特质、意见或信仰)截然相反的两极之一;极端
The two politicians represent opposite poles of the political spectrum.
5PHRASE (信仰、意见或性质)截然相反,南辕北辙 If you say that two people or things are poles apart, you mean that they have completely different beliefs, opinions, or qualities. (信仰、意见或性质)截然相反,南辕北辙 [emphasis]