compass

英 [ˈkʌmpəs]

美 [ˈkʌmpəs]

n. 罗盘; 罗经; 指南针; 罗盘仪; 圆规; 两脚规; 范围; 范畴; 界限

复数：compasses　过去式：compassed　现在分词：compassing　第三人称单数：compasses　过去分词：compassed　

Collins.1 / BNC.7064 / COCA.7958

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noun

罗盘；罗经；指南针；罗盘仪
an instrument for finding direction, with a needle that always points to the north
1. a map and compass
  地图和指南针
2. the points of the compass (= N, S, E, W, etc.)
  罗经方位点（东、南、西、北等）
圆规；两脚规
an instrument with two long thin parts joined together at the top, used for drawing circles and measuring distances on a map
1. a pair of compasses
  一副圆规
范围；范畴；界限
a range or an extent, especially of what can be achieved in a particular situation
1. the compass of a singer's voice (= the range from the lowest to the highest note that he or she can sing)
  歌手的音域

N-COUNT 指南针;罗盘
Acompassis an instrument that you use for finding directions. It has a dial and a magnetic needle that always points to the north.
1. We had to rely on a compass and a lot of luck to get here.
  我们不得不依靠指南针和不错的运气找到这儿来。
圆规
Compassesare a hinged V-shaped instrument that you use for drawing circles.
N-COUNT 界限;范围
If something is withinthe compass ofsomething or someone, it is within their limits or abilities.
1. Within the compass of a normal sized book such a comprehensive survey was not practicable.
  在通常一本书的篇幅中要作如此全面的调查不太实际。

The Chinese invented the compass.
中国人发明了指南针（即指北针）。
In fact, I just watched half of the film THE GOLDEN COMPASS.
事实上，我只是看了电影《黄金罗盘》的一半内容。
You can make a compass out of a needle.
你可以不用指针做一个罗盘指南针。
Sightseers arrived from all points of the compass.
观光者来自四面八方。
Jack, the compass. that's all I need.
杰克，我只需要你的罗盘。
It is best to record and plot all compass readings as true bearings.
记录和标绘的罗盘读数最好都是真正的方位。
The compass was invented in ancient china.
古代中国发明了指南针。
With the aid of a compass the traveler can find his bearings.
藉助罗盘，旅行者可以找到自己所处的方位。
We had to rely on a compass and a lot of luck to get here.
我们不得不依靠指南针和不错的运气找到这儿来。
Third Mate: We have sextants and magnetic compass on board the boat.
三副：救生艇上有六分仪和磁罗经。