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词汇 compass 在中文的含义

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compass

US /ˈkʌm.pəs/
UK /ˈkʌm.pəs/
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名词

1.

指南针, 罗盘

an instrument containing a magnetized pointer which shows the direction of magnetic north and bearings from it, used for navigation.

示例:
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He used a compass to find his way through the forest.
他用指南针穿过森林。
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The ship's compass helped them stay on course.
船上的罗盘帮助他们保持航向。
同义词:
navigatordirection finder
2.

圆规

a pair of compasses.

示例:
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The architect used a compass to draw a perfect circle.
建筑师用圆规画了一个完美的圆。
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She learned to use a compass in her geometry class.
她在几何课上学会了使用圆规。
同义词:
dividers
3.

范围, 界限

the range or scope of something.

示例:
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The discussion went beyond the compass of the original topic.
讨论超出了原始主题的范围。
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Within the compass of human understanding, some things remain a mystery.
在人类理解的范围内，有些事情仍然是个谜。
同义词:
rangescopeextentboundslimits

动词

1.

绕行, 环绕

to go around (something) in a circle.

示例:
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The ship compassed the island, searching for a safe harbor.
船只绕着岛屿航行，寻找安全的港口。
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They compassed the entire city in their search for the lost artifact.
他们走遍了整个城市，寻找失落的文物。
同义词:
encirclesurroundcircumventtraverse
2.

实现, 完成

to achieve or accomplish (something).

示例:
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With great effort, they finally compassed their goal.
经过巨大努力，他们终于实现了目标。
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He hoped to compass a solution to the complex problem.
他希望能找到解决复杂问题的方法。
同义词:
achieveaccomplishattainrealizeeffect
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compassion