Compass
01
指南针, 罗盘
a device with a needle that always points to the north, used to find direction
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。
02
the extent or area within which something functions, influences, or has authority
例子
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
例子
Every geometry student needs a ruler and a compass.
04
the outer boundary or extent of a person's capacity, power, or understanding
例子
Her patience has its compass.
to compass
01
to grasp, comprehend, or fully take in the meaning or scope of something
例子
Few can compass the depth of her reasoning.
02
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。
03
to bring about, achieve, or successfully accomplish something
例子
The conspirators compassed the king's downfall.
