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Compass N Count Instrument 英[ˈkʌmpəs 美[ˈkʌmpəs ˈkɑm N.罗盘;指南针;圆规;界限 指南针;罗盘

单词 compass
音标
英[ˈkʌmpəs] 美[ˈkʌmpəs, ˈkɑm-]
解释
n.罗盘;指南针;圆规;界限;
例句

N-COUNT
指南针;罗盘
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.
例: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。

N-PLURAL
圆规
Compasses are a hinged V-shaped instrument that you use for drawing circles.

N-COUNT
界限;范围
If something is within the compass of something or someone, it is within their limits or abilities.
例: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。
变形
pl:compasses~

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