English Dictionary

multipolar

/mʌltiˈpəʊlə/

adj

(physics, biology) Having more than two poles. / (politics) Of or relating to an international system in which a number of states wield most of the cultural, economic, and political influence.

The electromagnetic field can be described as a multipolar phenomenon.

意味（1）

(physics, biology) Having more than two poles.

意味（2）

(politics) Of or relating to an international system in which a number of states wield most of the cultural, economic, and political influence.

The first diagram reveals a multi-polar system, in which a plurality of forces and interests balance each other in precarious equilibrium.