extreme point · pole · the origin (in polar coordinates)

jí diǎn

j+í·2nd toned+iǎn·3rd tone

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Scott was the first man to reach the pole.

斯科特是第一个到达极点的人。

The excitement reached its peak.

兴奋到了极点。

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