compass 的英语意思
compasscompass /ˈkʌmpəs/ noun 
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[countable] an instrument that shows directions and has a needle that always points north一种显示方向的仪器，有一根始终指向北方的指针: 
a map and compass地图和指南针compass points/points of the compass (=the marks on a compass that show you north, south, east, west etc)（即指南针上标示北、南、东、西等方向的标记）2[countable] (also compasses) a V-shaped instrument with one sharp point and a pen or pencil at the other end, used for drawing circles or measuring distances on maps一端为尖针、另一端装有钢笔或铅笔的V形仪器，用于画圆或量取地图上的距离3[uncountable] formal正式 the area or range of subjects that someone is responsible for or that is discussed in a book某人负责处理或书中所讨论的主题范围compass of Within the brief compass of a single page, the author covers most of the major points.作者在短短一页的篇幅内，涵盖了大部分要点。COLLOCATIONS词语搭配phrases短语the points of the compass/compass points (=the marks that show you north, south, east etc)· She was teaching the children the points of the compass.她正在教孩子们认识指南针上的方位。a map and compass· Always take a map and compass with you in the mountains.进山时务必随身携带地图和指南针。compass + NOUNcompass + 名词the compass needle (=the long piece of metal that moves to show north)a compass bearing/reading (=a direction shown by a compass)· We took a compass bearing to ensure we were walking in the right direction.我们用指南针测定了方位，以确保走对了方向。compass error· Their ship had sailed off course due to compass errors.他们的船因指南针误差而偏离了航线。verbs动词use a compass· Some of the kids were learning how to use a map and compass.一些孩子正在学习如何使用地图和指南针。set a compass (=adjust it so that the needle and the north mark are in line with each other)· Wait until the needle settles, then set the compass.等指针稳定后，再调整指南针。a compass shows something· Our compass showed that we should bear right.我们的指南针显示应该向右行进。
查看全部语言翻译1 [countable] an instrument that shows directions and has a needle that always points north一种显示方向的仪器，有一根始终指向北方的指针: a map and compass地图和指南针compass points/points of the compass (=the marks on a compass that show you north, south, east, west etc)（即指南针上标示北、南、东、西等方向的标记）2[countable] (also compasses) a V-shaped instrument with one sharp point and a pen or pencil at the other end, used for drawing circles or measuring distances on maps一端为尖针、另一端装有钢笔或铅笔的V形仪器，用于画圆或量取地图上的距离3[uncountable] formal正式 the area or range of subjects that someone is responsible for or that is discussed in a book某人负责处理或书中所讨论的主题范围compass of Within the brief compass of a single page, the author covers most of the major points.作者在短短一页的篇幅内，涵盖了大部分要点。COLLOCATIONS词语搭配phrases短语the points of the compass/compass points (=the marks that show you north, south, east etc)· She was teaching the children the points of the compass.她正在教孩子们认识指南针上的方位。a map and compass· Always take a map and compass with you in the mountains.进山时务必随身携带地图和指南针。compass + NOUNcompass + 名词the compass needle (=the long piece of metal that moves to show north)a compass bearing/reading (=a direction shown by a compass)· We took a compass bearing to ensure we were walking in the right direction.我们用指南针测定了方位，以确保走对了方向。compass error· Their ship had sailed off course due to compass errors.他们的船因指南针误差而偏离了航线。verbs动词use a compass· Some of the kids were learning how to use a map and compass.一些孩子正在学习如何使用地图和指南针。set a compass (=adjust it so that the needle and the north mark are in line with each other)· Wait until the needle settles, then set the compass.等指针稳定后，再调整指南针。a compass shows something· Our compass showed that we should bear right.我们的指南针显示应该向右行进。