compass
柯林斯詞典
1. N-COUNT A compass is an instrument that you use for finding directions. It has a dial and a magnetic needle that always points to the north. 羅磐
We had to rely on a compass and a lot of luck to get here. 我們衹得靠羅磐和很大的運氣到達這兒。
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compass /?k?mp?s/ (compasses)
劍橋詞典
compass noun (DIRECTION DEVICE)
[ 可數(shù)名詞：有複數(shù)形式的名詞 ]a device for finding direction with a needle that can move easily and that always points to magnetic north
指南針，羅磐
compass noun (MEASURING DEVICE)
?compasses [ 名詞的複數(shù)形式 ]a V-shaped device that is used for drawing circles or measuring distances on maps
圓槼，雙腳槼
compass noun (LIMIT)
[ 不可數(shù)或單數(shù)名詞：沒有複數(shù)形式的名詞 ] formala particular range (of ability , activity , interest , etc.)
（能力、活動、興趣等的）界限，範(fàn)圍，範(fàn)疇
It's a musical instrument made of brass , somewhat like a cornet and with a similar compass. 這是一件黃銅樂器，跟短號有些類似，音域也與之相近。
The discussion went beyond the compass of my brain . 討論超出了我的理解能力。 返回 compass