compass　

“compass”的中文翻译

词典解释

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名词 n.

1. 罗盘,指南针[C]

The compass was first used in sailing.

罗盘首先用在航海上。

2. (制图用的)圆规[P1]

3. 范围,界线;周围,界线[C][S1]

Such things aren't within the compass of my power.

这些事不在我力可能及的范围之内。

Her actions went beyond the compass of proper social behavior.

她的举动越出了正当的社交行为的范围。

4. 【音】音域

及物动词 vt.

1. 图谋,计划

2. 围绕...而行,包围

3. 达到,获得

He did everything within his power to compass his ends.

他竭尽全力以求达到目的。

4. 理解,领会

相关词语

compass plant　 compass point　 compassable　 compassion　 compassion fatigue　 compassionate leave　 compassionate¹　 compassionate²　 compassionately