compass

1. 指南针;罗盘
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.

e.g. We had to rely on a compass and a lot of luck to get here.
我们不得不依靠指南针和不错的运气找到这儿来。

2. 圆规
Compasses are a hinged V-shaped instrument that you use for drawing circles.

3. 界限;范围
If something is within the compass of something or someone, it is within their limits or abilities.

e.g. Within the compass of a normal sized book such a comprehensive survey was not practicable.
在通常一本书的篇幅中要作如此全面的调查不太实际。

1. 罗盘仪：直线定向( line orientation )的定义:确定地面直线与标准方向间的水平夹角. 真方位角--可用天文观测方法或用陀螺经纬仪 (gyro theodolite) 来测定. 磁方位角--可用罗盘仪(compass)来测定. 不宜作精密定向.

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2. 圆规：拉下红色的控制杆,中间的门便开了,用撬棍撬开右下角的抽屉(Drawer),取出圆规(Compass) 、地图(Map)和微型胶卷(Micro Film)后离开,回到大楼里. 江森来到图书馆里,欲用馆里的微型胶片阅读机看胶卷,但图书馆里值班员莫顿小姐(Miss Morton)正当班.

3. compass

3. compass：comprehensive assembly language; 综合汇编语言

4. compass什么意思

4. compass：computer for advanced spare systems; 用于高级储备系统的计算机