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Compass
01
brújula
a device with a needle that always points to the north, used to find direction
Ejemplos
The hiker used a compass to navigate through the dense forest and stay on the right path.
El excursionista usó una brújula para navegar a través del denso bosque y mantenerse en el camino correcto.
Sailors have relied on the compass for centuries to find their way across the open seas.
Los marineros han confiado en la brújula durante siglos para encontrar su camino a través de los mares abiertos.
02
ámbito, dominio
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control
Ejemplos
The subject lies beyond the compass of this discussion.
His interests fall within the compass of medieval history.
03
compás, compás de dibujo
a tool used for drawing circles and arcs of various sizes
Ejemplos
The architect drew the dome 's outline with a compass.
Every geometry student needs a ruler and a compass.
04
límite, capacidad
the limit of capability
Ejemplos
The compass of human endurance is remarkable.
Her patience has its compass.
to compass
01
entender, captar
get the meaning of something
Ejemplos
He could not compass the magnitude of the disaster.
Few can compass the depth of her reasoning.
02
rodear, circunnavegar
to travel or navigate around something in a circular course
Ejemplos
The cyclist aimed to compass the entire island, pedaling along its coastal roads and mountain trails.
El ciclista pretendía rodear toda la isla, pedaleando por sus carreteras costeras y senderos de montaña.
The aircraft had to compass the storm by altering its course, avoiding turbulent weather patterns for a smooth journey.
La aeronave tuvo que rodear la tormenta alterando su rumbo, evitando patrones climáticos turbulentos para un viaje suave.
03
lograr, realizar
bring about; accomplish
Ejemplos
They compassed their goal through patience and skill.
The conspirators compassed the king's downfall.
