compass

compass读音音标

英 [ˈkʌmpəs]

美 [ˈkʌmpəs, ˈkɑm-]

compass意思解释

n.

罗盘；

指南针；

圆规；

界限

变形

复数：compasses

双语释义

n.(名词)

[C]罗盘,指南针 an instrument for showing direction, usually consisting of a freely moving[P]圆规 shaped instrument used for drawing circles, measuring distances on maps, etc.[S]界限,范围 an area or range of interest, activity

英英释义

compass

[ \'kʌmpəs ]

n.

navigational instrument for finding directions

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:

\"within the compass of this article\"

同义词：scoperangereachorbitambit

the limit of capability

\"within the compass of education\"

同义词：rangereachgrasp

drafting instrument used for drawing circles

v.

bring about; accomplish

\"This writer attempts more than his talents can compass\"

travel around, either by plane or ship

\"We compassed the earth\"

同义词：circumnavigate

get the meaning of something

同义词：grokget the picturecomprehendsavvydiggraspapprehend

词汇搭配

用作名词 (n.)动词+～read a compass读罗盘形容词+～magnetic compass磁性罗盘名词+～radio〔wireless〕 compass无线电罗盘介词+～beyond compass超出…的范围a pair of compasses一副圆规within〔in〕 the compass在范围内

词组短语

within the compass of

在…的范围内

magnetic compass

磁罗盘，磁罗经

compass needle

罗盘针，罗针；罗经磁针

compass rose

方位圈；罗盘刻度盘；罗经盘

双语例句

用作名词(n.)Now we begin to draw a circle with compasses.现在我们开始用圆规画一个圆。I need a compass to draw a circle.我需要一支圆规画圆。A compass needle points to the north.罗盘的指针永远指向北方。The compass was invented by the Chinese, as is well known.众所周知,指南针是中国人发明的。Finance is not within the compass of our department.财政不在我们这个部门的管辖范围之内。Her action go beyond the compass of proper social behavior.她的举动越出了正当的社交行为的范围。用作及物动词(vt.)In order to compass our object we must work hard.为了达到我们的目标，我们必须努力工作。He tried his best to compass his purpose.他尽力去实现他的目标。The sailboat compassed the island.帆船绕岛航行Suddenly we compassed the enemies on all sides.我们突然从四面八方将敌人包围了。