polarize #2
トルコで大統領の権限を拡大することの是非を問う国民投票が実施され，賛成派が多数となる結果となりました。エルドラン大統領は権力を拡大することになります。
記事の中で気になった単語は"polarize"です。『Wisdom英和辞典第三版』(三省堂)には「<人々･意見など> を二極化させる, 二分する」などという意味がありました。Oxford Dictionaries.comには"Restrict the vibrations of (a transverse wave, especially light) wholly or partially to one direction."と定義されております。反対派は国民投票に不備があったと主張しております。(Ume)
Turkey referendum: Vote expanding Erdogan powers 'valid'
A divisive campaign ended in a contested result. President Erdogan declared victory by a narrow margin and called on every side to respect it. But the opposition has not conceded, claiming voting irregularities. It's clouded the legitimacy of the mandate the president now feels he's been given, to concentrate political power in his hands.
International observers will give their verdict today - that could embolden or weaken the opposition's case and determine how Turkey's western allies will respond.
Mr Erdogan hoped this would be the crowning moment of his career. But it's left Turkey profoundly polarised, at risk of becoming another chronically unstable part of the Middle East.
