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Compass
01
Kompass, Bussole
a device with a needle that always points to the north, used to find direction
Beispiele
The explorer always carried a compass in his backpack for his adventurous journeys.
Der Entdecker trug immer einen Kompass in seinem Rucksack für seine abenteuerlichen Reisen.
02
the extent or area within which something functions, influences, or has authority
Beispiele
The teacher 's patience seemed without compass.
03
an instrument with two legs, one holding a point and the other a pencil, used for drawing circles or arcs
Beispiele
The compass was too loose to hold its angle.
04
the outer boundary or extent of a person's capacity, power, or understanding
Beispiele
The compass of reason can not explain every mystery.
to compass
01
to grasp, comprehend, or fully take in the meaning or scope of something
Beispiele
I can not compass why he acted so rashly.
02
umrunden, umfahren
to travel or navigate around something in a circular course
Beispiele
During the road trip, they planned to compass the scenic lake, enjoying panoramic views from different vantage points.
Während der Autofahrt planten sie, den malerischen See zu umrunden, und genossen Panoramablicke von verschiedenen Aussichtspunkten.
03
to bring about, achieve, or successfully accomplish something
Beispiele
He compassed the reform he had long desired.
