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Compass
01
πυξίδα, κομπάς
a device with a needle that always points to the north, used to find direction
Παραδείγματα
In the absence of GPS, the compass became an essential tool for the outdoor survival course.
Σε απουσία GPS, η πυξίδα έγινε ένα απαραίτητο εργαλείο για το μάθημα επιβίωσης στην ύπαιθρο.
02
the extent or area within which something functions, influences, or has authority
Παραδείγματα
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
Παραδείγματα
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
Παραδείγματα
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
Παραδείγματα
The idea was too vast for anyone to compass at once.
02
περιφέρομαι, περικυκλώνω
to travel or navigate around something in a circular course
Παραδείγματα
The ancient city was designed with a labyrinthine layout, forcing visitors to compass its winding streets and alleys.
Η αρχαία πόλη σχεδιάστηκε με ένα λαβυρινθικό σχέδιο, αναγκάζοντας τους επισκέπτες να περιφέρονται στους στριφογυριστές δρόμους και στα σοκάκια της.
03
to bring about, achieve, or successfully accomplish something
Παραδείγματα
The invention compassed a major advance in medicine.
