compass
US /ˈkʌm.pəs/
UK /ˈkʌm.pəs/
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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.
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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。
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圆规
a pair of compasses.
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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。
1.
绕行, 环绕
to go around (something) in a circle.
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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。
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实现, 完成
to achieve or accomplish (something).
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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。