compasses是什么意思

compasses

英['kʌmpəsɪs] 美['kʌmpəsɪs]

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

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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.
例句
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.
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界限;范围

If something is within the compass of something or someone, it is within their limits or abilities.
例句
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。

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