英 [ˈkʌmpəs] 美 [ˈkʌmpəs]
n. 指南针，罗盘；圆规，两脚规；界限，范围
v. 绕（某物）而行，围绕；图谋完成
复数compasses
第三人称单数compasses
现在分词compassing
过去式compassed
过去分词compassed
compass /ˈkʌmpəs/ CET4 TEM4
可数名词 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. 罗盘
We had to rely on a compass and a lot of luck to get here.
我们只得靠罗盘和很大的运气到达这儿。
navigational instrument for finding directions
drafting instrument used for drawing circles
bring about; accomplish
This writer attempts more than his talents can compass
get the meaning of something
同义词： grok / get the picture / comprehend / savvy / dig / grasp / apprehend
...们的确忽略了它在野外的万能性：从绷带到信号旗；从引火物到头巾，看似平常的棉质大手帕有时候真的很管用； (8)指南针（Compass）：有很多种方法可以在旷野定位，比如说看影子、星辰。
2-6 图2-12 利用三角板配合丁字尺画15°及其倍数角度之倾斜线 88 圆规、分规及其使用方法 圆规（Compass）是用以画圆或圆弧等规则曲线之仪器， 圆规的种类有点圆规、弹簧圆规、普通圆规、速调圆规和梁规。
罗盘（Compass）：价格低廉的磁场感应器，一样可以指出电磁的变动，在一个位置周围闲逛，你可以观察指针的摇摆，或是辐射状，以此找出灵异物体。
...这款车，其实我还是属于比较喜欢写历史的人，回顾历史的时候总感觉又了解了一个事物的一生，真的是一件很令人满足感的事情，指南者(Compass)是Jeep的进口车厂进口Jeep于2007年推出的一款SUV。
包围
case / invest / circumvent / encircle / ring about
A compass needle points north.
罗盘指针指向北方。
The compass needle was pointing north.
罗盘指针指向北方。
We had to rely on a compass and a lot of luck to get here.
我们只得靠罗盘和很大的运气到达这儿。
A compass is a device containing a metal object that points toward the magnetic north pole.
VOA : special.2010.07.14
The most important device for knowing directions on the ocean is a compass.
VOA : special.2010.07.14
"It seems to me the BBC has lost the moral compass.
VOA : standard.2009.10.23
Should an objecting pharmacist have their moral compass constrained because of where they chose to practice?
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In a world buffeted by uncertainty, we must remain true to a moral compass.
Also on the table are a compass, map, knife, dark glasses and small mobile phone.