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ˈkʌm
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pəs
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/ˈkʌmpəs/

Definice a význam slova „compass“ v angličtině

01

kompas, buzola

a device with a needle that always points to the north, used to find direction
compass definition and meaning
Příklady
In the absence of GPS, the compass became an essential tool for the outdoor survival course.
Při absenci GPS se kompas stal nezbytným nástrojem pro kurz přežití v přírodě.
02

the extent or area within which something functions, influences, or has authority

Příklady
The compass of her knowledge was remarkable.
03

an instrument with two legs, one holding a point and the other a pencil, used for drawing circles or arcs

Příklady
She used a compass to mark the radius of the circle.
04

the outer boundary or extent of a person's capacity, power, or understanding

Příklady
The debate stretched the compass of what's acceptable.
to compass
01

to grasp, comprehend, or fully take in the meaning or scope of something

Příklady
The idea was too vast for anyone to compass at once.
02

obkroužit, objíždět

to travel or navigate around something in a circular course
Příklady
The ancient city was designed with a labyrinthine layout, forcing visitors to compass its winding streets and alleys.
Starověké město bylo navrženo s labyrintovým uspořádáním, které nutilo návštěvníky obcházet jeho klikaté ulice a uličky.
03

to bring about, achieve, or successfully accomplish something

Příklady
The invention compassed a major advance in medicine.
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