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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 instruments
noun [C] (DIRECTION DEVICE)
txbcompass.jpg 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 motion
noun [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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