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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 hiker used a compass to navigate through the dense forest and stay on the right path.
Der Wanderer benutzte einen Kompass, um durch den dichten Wald zu navigieren und auf dem richtigen Weg zu bleiben.
Sailors have relied on the compass for centuries to find their way across the open seas.
Seefahrer haben sich seit Jahrhunderten auf den Kompass verlassen, um ihren Weg über die offenen Meere zu finden.
02
the extent or area within which something functions, influences, or has authority
Beispiele
The subject lies beyond the compass of this discussion.
His interests fall within the compass of medieval history.
03
an instrument with two legs, one holding a point and the other a pencil, used for drawing circles or arcs
Beispiele
The architect drew the dome 's outline with a compass.
Every geometry student needs a ruler and a compass.
04
the outer boundary or extent of a person's capacity, power, or understanding
Beispiele
The compass of human endurance is remarkable.
Her patience has its compass.
to compass
01
to grasp, comprehend, or fully take in the meaning or scope of something
Beispiele
He could not compass the magnitude of the disaster.
Few can compass the depth of her reasoning.
02
umrunden, umfahren
to travel or navigate around something in a circular course
Beispiele
The cyclist aimed to compass the entire island, pedaling along its coastal roads and mountain trails.
Der Radfahrer wollte die gesamte Insel umrunden, indem er entlang ihrer Küstenstraßen und Bergpfade pedalierte.
The aircraft had to compass the storm by altering its course, avoiding turbulent weather patterns for a smooth journey.
Das Flugzeug musste den Sturm umfahren, indem es seinen Kurs änderte, um turbulente Wetterbedingungen für eine reibungslose Reise zu vermeiden.
03
to bring about, achieve, or successfully accomplish something
Beispiele
They compassed their goal through patience and skill.
The conspirators compassed the king's downfall.
