Compass
例子
Sailors have relied on the compass for centuries to find their way across the open seas.
几个世纪以来，水手们依靠指南针在公海上找到方向。
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范围, 领域
the extent or area within which something functions, influences, or has authority
例子
His interests fall within the compass of medieval history.
他的兴趣在中世纪历史的范围内。
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圆规, 绘图圆规
an instrument with two legs, one holding a point and the other a pencil, used for drawing circles or arcs
例子
Every geometry student needs a ruler and a compass.
每个几何学生都需要一把尺子和一个 圆规。
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范围, 限度
the outer boundary or extent of a person's capacity, power, or understanding
例子
Her patience has its compass.
她的耐心有其界限。
to compass
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理解, 领会
to grasp, comprehend, or fully take in the meaning or scope of something
例子
Few can compass the depth of her reasoning.
很少有人能领会她推理的深度。
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环绕, 绕行
to travel or navigate around something in a circular course
例子
The aircraft had to compass the storm by altering its course, avoiding turbulent weather patterns for a smooth journey.
飞机不得不通过改变航向绕行风暴，避开湍流的天气模式以确保平稳的旅程。
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达成, 实现
to bring about, achieve, or successfully accomplish something
例子
The conspirators compassed the king's downfall.
阴谋者实现了国王的垮台。
