compass

复数：compasses

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

• read a compass读罗盘

• magnetic compass磁性罗盘

• radio〔wireless〕 compass无线电罗盘

• beyond compass超出…的范围
• a pair of compasses一副圆规
• within〔in〕 the compass在范围内

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

1. Now we begin to draw a circle with compasses.
   现在我们开始用圆规画一个圆。
2. I need a compass to draw a circle.
   我需要一支圆规画圆。
3. A compass needle points to the north.
   罗盘的指针永远指向北方。
4. 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。
5. 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。
6. 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。

1. 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。
2. He tried his best to compass his purpose.
   他尽力去实现他的目标。
3. The sailboat compassed the island.
   帆船绕岛航行
4. Suddenly we compassed the enemies on all sides.
   我们突然从四面八方将敌人包围了。