Compass
01
나침반, 컴퍼스
a device with a needle that always points to the north, used to find direction
예시들
The hiker used a compass to navigate through the dense forest and stay on the right path.
등산객은 빽빽한 숲을 탐색하고 올바른 길을 유지하기 위해 나침반을 사용했습니다.
Sailors have relied on the compass for centuries to find their way across the open seas.
선원들은 수세기 동안 나침반에 의존해 넓은 바다를 건너 길을 찾았습니다.
02
the extent or area within which something functions, influences, or has authority
예시들
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
예시들
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
예시들
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
예시들
He could not compass the magnitude of the disaster.
Few can compass the depth of her reasoning.
02
돌다, 순환하다
to travel or navigate around something in a circular course
예시들
The cyclist aimed to compass the entire island, pedaling along its coastal roads and mountain trails.
그 사이클리스트는 해안 도로와 산길을 따라 페달을 밟으며 섬 전체를 일주하는 것을 목표로 했다.
The aircraft had to compass the storm by altering its course, avoiding turbulent weather patterns for a smooth journey.
항공기는 안정적인 비행을 위해 난기류를 피하고 경로를 변경하여 폭풍을 우회해야 했습니다.
03
to bring about, achieve, or successfully accomplish something
예시들
They compassed their goal through patience and skill.
The conspirators compassed the king's downfall.
