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Compass
01
bússola, compasso
a device with a needle that always points to the north, used to find direction
Exemplos
The hiker used a compass to navigate through the dense forest and stay on the right path.
O excursionista usou uma bússola para navegar pela densa floresta e permanecer no caminho certo.
Sailors have relied on the compass for centuries to find their way across the open seas.
Os marinheiros confiaram na bússola durante séculos para encontrar o seu caminho através dos mares abertos.
02
the extent or area within which something functions, influences, or has authority
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
He could not compass the magnitude of the disaster.
Few can compass the depth of her reasoning.
02
circundar, contornar
to travel or navigate around something in a circular course
Exemplos
The cyclist aimed to compass the entire island, pedaling along its coastal roads and mountain trails.
O ciclista pretendia contornar toda a ilha, pedalando ao longo das suas estradas costeiras e trilhas de montanha.
The aircraft had to compass the storm by altering its course, avoiding turbulent weather patterns for a smooth journey.
A aeronave teve que contornar a tempestade alterando seu curso, evitando padrões climáticos turbulentos para uma viagem tranquila.
03
to bring about, achieve, or successfully accomplish something
Exemplos
They compassed their goal through patience and skill.
The conspirators compassed the king's downfall.
