及物动词
1. Suddenly we compassed the enemies on all sides.
我们突然从四面八方将敌人包围了。
2. Her students could not compass the simplest problems.
她的学生连最简单的问题都不能理解。
3. He did everything within his power to compass his ends.
他竭尽全力以求达到目的。
名词
1. The compass was first used in sailing.
罗盘首先用在航海上。
2. 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。
3.
3. 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。
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.
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：comprehensive assembly language; 综合汇编语言
4. compass：computer for advanced spare systems; 用于高级储备系统的计算机
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。