| 释义 |
compass
['kʌm.pəs] noun
DIRECTION DEVICE 方位仪器
countable
■a device for finding direction which has a needle which can move easily and that always points to magnetic north 指南针，罗盘
['kʌm.pəs] noun
MEASURING DEVICE 量度仪器
compasses [plural]
■a V-shaped device which is used for drawing circles or measuring distances on maps 圆规，两脚规
['kʌm.pəs] noun
LIMIT 界限
uncountable formal
■a particular range (of ability, activity, interest, etc.) （能力、活动、兴趣等的）界限，范围，范畴•It's a musical instrument made of brass, somewhat like a cornet and with a similar compass.这是一件黄铜乐器，跟短号有些类似，音域也与之相近。 •The discussion went beyond the compass of my brain.讨论超出了我的理解能力。 |