compasses的中文翻译是什么意思

N-COUNT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.

• 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。

N-PLURAL圆规

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

N-COUNT界限;范围

If something is within the compass of something or someone, it is within their limits or abilities.

• 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。