单词 | compass |
释义 | compass —compass /ˈkʌm.pəs/ noun (MEASURING DEVICE) compasses [plural]► F0 a V-shaped device that is used for drawing circles or measuring distances on mapsThesaurus+: ↑Geometrical and mathematical instrumentsnoun [C] (DIRECTION DEVICE) ► F0 a device for finding direction with a needle that can move easily and that always points to magnetic northThesaurus+: ↑Points of the compass , ↑Direction of motionnoun [U] FORMAL (LIMIT) ► F0 a particular range (of ability, activity, interest, etc.): » It's a musical instrument made of brass, somewhat like a cornet and with a similar compass.» The discussion went beyond the compass of my brain.Thesaurus+: ↑Range and limits |
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