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Compass
01
boussole
a device with a needle that always points to the north, used to find direction
Exemples
The hiker used a compass to navigate through the dense forest and stay on the right path.
Le randonneur a utilisé une boussole pour naviguer à travers la forêt dense et rester sur le bon chemin.
Sailors have relied on the compass for centuries to find their way across the open seas.
Les marins se sont appuyés sur la boussole pendant des siècles pour trouver leur chemin en haute mer.
02
champ, domaine
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control
Exemples
The subject lies beyond the compass of this discussion.
His interests fall within the compass of medieval history.
03
compas, compas à dessiner
a tool used for drawing circles and arcs of various sizes
Exemples
The architect drew the dome 's outline with a compass.
Every geometry student needs a ruler and a compass.
04
limite, capacité
the limit of capability
Exemples
The compass of human endurance is remarkable.
Her patience has its compass.
to compass
01
comprendre, saisir
get the meaning of something
Exemples
He could not compass the magnitude of the disaster.
Few can compass the depth of her reasoning.
02
encercler, faire le tour
to travel or navigate around something in a circular course
Exemples
The cyclist aimed to compass the entire island, pedaling along its coastal roads and mountain trails.
Le cycliste visait à contourner toute l'île, en pédalant le long de ses routes côtières et de ses sentiers de montagne.
The aircraft had to compass the storm by altering its course, avoiding turbulent weather patterns for a smooth journey.
L'avion a dû contourner la tempête en modifiant sa trajectoire, évitant ainsi les conditions météorologiques turbulentes pour un voyage en douceur.
03
réaliser, accomplir
bring about; accomplish
Exemples
They compassed their goal through patience and skill.
The conspirators compassed the king's downfall.
