의미: acropolis 
a·crop·o·lis〔əkrápəlis│-rɔp-〕 n.
1 (고대 그리스 도시의) 성채(城砦)
2 [the Acropolis] (아테네의) 아크로폴리스 《Parthenon 신전 유적지》
a·crop·o·lis〔əkrápəlis│-rɔp-〕 n.1 (고대 그리스 도시의) 성채(城砦)
2 [the Acropolis] (아테네의) 아크로폴리스 《Parthenon 신전 유적지》
pol 관용구
bean pole
honesty is the best policy
not touch something with a ten-foot pole
pimple pole
polish off
polish off/polish it off
polish the apple
political football
politically correct
polluted
take a poll
touch it with a ten-foot pole
acupolco
Apollo Play
apple polish
Poly Apartments
play politics
The attorney for the union accused the Mayor of playing politics in the strike．工会律师谴责市长在这次罢工中玩弄权术。
In order to get elected，he had to play politics with both the unions and the bosses．为了要当选，他得同时与工会和老板们达成协议。
poles apart
They were in agreement on most world issues，but they were poles apart about the war．他们对于多数世界大事意见是一致的，但对于战争的看法却截然相反。
Their opinions are poles asunder．他们的意见截然相反。
The two brothers are poles apart in character．这兄弟二人性格迥异。
poles apart/asunder
They were in agreement on most world issues，but they were poles apart about the war．他们对于多数世界大事意见是一致的，但对于战争的看法却截然相反。
Their opinions are poles asunder．他们的意见截然相反。
The two brothers are poles apart in character．这兄弟二人性格迥异。
poles asunder
They were in agreement on most world issues，but they were poles apart about the war．他们对于多数世界大事意见是一致的，但对于战争的看法却截然相反。
Their opinions are poles asunder．他们的意见截然相反。
The two brothers are poles apart in character．这兄弟二人性格迥异。
polish up
He polished up the silverware till it shone．他把银器擦得铮亮。
2．improve改善；润色
I'll have to polish up my French before the holidays．度假前我得温习一下法语。
I think this article needs polishing up before we print it．我认为这篇文章还需润色一下才能复印。
wouldn't touch sth with a ten-foot pole
Idiom(s): wouldn't touch sth with a ten-foot poleTheme: AWAKEN
would not be involved with something under any circumstances.
• I know about the piece of vacant land for sale on Maple Street. I wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot pole because there used to be a gas station there and the soil is polluted.
• I wouldn't touch that book with a ten-foot pole. It is nothing but gossip and scandal.
polish sth off
Idiom(s): polish sth offTheme: COMPLETION
to finish something off.
• There is just a little bit of work left. It won't take any time to polish it off.
• Bob polished off the rest of the pie.
low man on the totem pole
Idiom(s): low man on the totem poleTheme: STATUS - LOW
the least important person.
• I was the last to find out because I'm low man on the totem pole.
• I cant be of any help. I'm low man on the totem pole.
high man on the totem pole
Idiom(s): high man on the totem poleTheme: LEADERSHIP
the person at the top of the hierarchy; the person in charge of an organization. (Informal.)
• I don’t want to talk to a secretary. I demand to talk to the high man on the totem pole.
• Who's in charge around here? Who's high man on the totem pole?
At the bottom of the totem pole
(USA) If someone is at the bottom of the totem pole, they are unimportant. Opposite is at the top of the totem pole.Body politic
A group of people organised under a single government or authority (national or regional) is a body politic.Climb the greasy pole
Advance within an organisation - especially in politics.Dog-whistle politics
(AU) When political parties have policies that will appeal to racists while not being overtly racist, they are indulging in dog-whistle politics.Polish the apples
(USA) Someone who polishes the apples with someone, tries to get into that person's favor.Polishing peanuts
To work very hard at something for little or no return. In other words, wasting time on work which will not yield reasonable value.Run it up the flagpole and see if anyone salutes
This idiom is used to suggest trying out an idea to see if people accept it.Straw poll
A straw poll is a small unofficial survey or ballot to find out what people think about an issue.Take a straw poll
If you take a straw poll, you sound a number of people out to see their opinions on an issue or topic.Wedge politics
(USA) In wedge politics, one party uses an issue that they hope will divide members of a different party to create conflict and weaken it.Wouldn't touch it with a bargepole
(UK) If you wouldn't touch something with a bargepole, you would not consider being involved under any circumstances. (In American English, people say they wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot pole)Wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot pole
(USA) If you wouldn't touch something with a ten-foot pole, you would not consider being involved under any circumstances. (In British English, people say they wouldn't touch it with a bargepole)green politics
environmental politics: "He's in green politics and often campaigns to fight pollution."Honesty is the best policy.
The path of truth is a wise one to follow in the long run.apple polisher|apple|polisher
n., slang A person who is nice to the one in charge in order to be liked or treated better; a person who does favors for a superior. Jane is an apple polisher. She is always helping the teacher and talking to him. Joe is an apple-polisher. He will do anything for the boss.Compare: EAGER BEAVER, YES-MAN. -
apple polishing|apple|polishing
n., slang Trying to win someone's good-will by small acts currying favor; the behavior of an apple polisher. When John I brought his teacher flowers, everyone thought he was apple polishing.not to touch (something) with a ten-foot pole|not
v. phr. To consider something completely undesirable or uninteresting. Some people won't touch spinach with a ten-foot pole. Kids who wouldn't touch an encyclopedia with a ten-foot pole love to find information with this computer program.open-door policy|door|open|open-door|policy
n. phr. A policy that states that newcomers are welcome to join the company, firm, or country in question. During the nineteenth century the United States had an open-door policy regarding immigration.play politics|play|politics
v. phr. To make secret agreements for your own gain; handle different groups for your own advantage. In order to get elected, he had to play politics with both the unions and the bosses. Mary always gets what she wants by playing office politics.poles apart|poles
adj. Completely different. The two brothers were poles apart in personality. It was hard for the members to make any decisions because their ideas were poles apart.polish off|polish
v., informal 1. To defeat easily. The Dodgers polished off the Yankees in four straight games in the 1963 World Series. 2. To finish completely; finish doing quickly, often in order to do something else. The boys were hungry and polished off a big steak. Mary polished off her homework early so that she could watch TV.polish the apple|apple|polish
v. phr., slang To try to make someone like you; to try to win favor by flattery. Mary polished the apple at work because she wanted a day off. Susan is the teacher's pet because she always polishes the apple. -straw poll|poll|straw
n. phr. An informal survey taken in order to get an opinion. The results of our straw poll show that most faculty members prefer to teach between 9 and 11 A.M.apple polisher
apple polishersee polish the apple.
flagpole
flagpolerun (something) up the flagpole
Slang
To test (a plan, suggestion, draft, or idea) and then measure the response to it.
More Idioms/Phrases
An pol idiom dictionary is a great resource for writers, students, and anyone looking to expand their vocabulary. It contains a list of words with similar meanings with pol, allowing users to choose the best word for their specific context.
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