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单词 compass
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compass1/ʹkumpəs/ noun

an instrument that indicates directions, typically by having a needle that points to magnetic north

(usu in pl) an instrument for drawing circles or transferring measurements that consists of two legs joined at one end by a pivot

a boundary or circumference

within the compass of the city walls

range or scope

the compass of a voice


compass2verb trans archaic

to devise or contrive (something), often with craft or skill; to plot

to encompass (something)

to travel entirely round (a place)

compass the earth

[Middle English compassen via Old French from (assumed) vulgar Latin compassare to pace off, from com- + Latin passus pace]
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