Antarctic /æntˈɑ:ktik(ə)/ I. n. 南极区，南极圈：In the Antarctic, the temperature rarely rises above freezing point. 在南极，温度很少升到零度以上。The Antarctic is a mountainous area.南极洲是一个多山的地区。‖II. adj. (also antarctic)南极的；南极地区的：scientists interested in Antarctic research 对南极研究有兴趣的科学家 The Antarctic species have few special adaptations for polar life.南极的物种对极地生活几乎没有什么特别的适应性改变。
Antarctica /æntˈɑ:ktikə/ n. 南极洲：The world’s coldest continent, and the most difficult to reach, is Antarctica.世界上最寒冷的和最难以到达的洲是南极洲。
