compass
com
ˈkʌm
кам
pass
pəs
пес
British pronunciation
/ˈkʌmpəs/

Определение и значение слова «compass» на английском языке

01

компас

a device with a needle that always points to the north, used to find direction
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compass definition and meaning
example
Примеры
The hiker used a compass to navigate through the dense forest and stay on the right path.
Путешественник использовал компас, чтобы ориентироваться в густом лесу и оставаться на правильном пути.
Sailors have relied on the compass for centuries to find their way across the open seas.
Моряки веками полагались на компас, чтобы найти путь через открытые моря.
02

сфера, область

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control
example
Примеры
The subject lies beyond the compass of this discussion.
His interests fall within the compass of medieval history.
03

циркуль, чертёжный циркуль

a tool used for drawing circles and arcs of various sizes
example
Примеры
The architect drew the dome 's outline with a compass.
Every geometry student needs a ruler and a compass.
04

предел, способность

the limit of capability
example
Примеры
The compass of human endurance is remarkable.
Her patience has its compass.
to compass
01

понимать, осознавать

get the meaning of something
example
Примеры
He could not compass the magnitude of the disaster.
Few can compass the depth of her reasoning.
02

обходить, опоясывать

to travel or navigate around something in a circular course
example
Примеры
The cyclist aimed to compass the entire island, pedaling along its coastal roads and mountain trails.
Велосипедист стремился объехать весь остров, катаясь по его прибрежным дорогам и горным тропам.
The aircraft had to compass the storm by altering its course, avoiding turbulent weather patterns for a smooth journey.
Самолету пришлось обходить шторм, изменяя курс, чтобы избежать турбулентных погодных условий для плавного путешествия.
03

достигать, осуществлять

bring about; accomplish
example
Примеры
They compassed their goal through patience and skill.
The conspirators compassed the king's downfall.
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