柯林斯詞典compass /?k?mp?s/ (compasses) 1. N-COUNT A compass is an instrument that you use for finding directions. It has a dial and a magnetic needle that always points to the north. 羅盤 We had to rely on a compass and a lot of luck to get here. 我們只得靠羅盤和很大的運氣到達這兒。 返回 compass劍橋詞典 compass noun (DIRECTION DEVICE) [ 可數(shù)名詞：有復(fù)數(shù)形式的名詞 ] a device for finding direction with a needle that can move easily and that always points to magnetic north 指南針，羅盤 compass noun (MEASURING DEVICE) ?compasses [ 名詞的復(fù)數(shù)形式 ] a V-shaped device that is used for drawing circles or measuring distances on maps 圓規(guī)，雙腳規(guī) compass noun (LIMIT) [ 不可數(shù)或單數(shù)名詞：沒有復(fù)數(shù)形式的名詞 ] formal a particular range (of ability , activity , interest , etc.) （能力、活動、興趣等的）界限，范圍，范疇 It's a musical instrument made of brass , somewhat like a cornet and with a similar compass. 這是一件黃銅樂器，跟短號有些類似，音域也與之相近。 The discussion went beyond the compass of my brain . 討論超出了我的理解能力。 返回 compass