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. 羅磐 We had to rely on a compass and a lot of luck to get here. 我們衹得靠羅磐和很大的運(yùn)氣到達(dá)這兒。 返回 compass劍橋詞典 compass noun (DIRECTION DEVICE) [ 可數(shù)名詞：有複數(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，羅磐 compass noun (MEASURING DEVICE) ?compasses [ 名詞的複數(shù)形式 ] a V-shaped device that is used for drawing circles or measuring distances on maps 圓槼，雙腳槼 compass noun (LIMIT) [ 不可數(shù)或單數(shù)名詞：沒有複數(shù)形式的名詞 ] formal a particular range (of ability , activity , interest , etc.) （能力、活動(dòng)、興趣等的）界限，範(fàn)圍，範(fàn)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(hào)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