compasses
n. 圆规; 罗盘( compass的名词复数 ); 指南针; 圆规; 界限
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。
Compasses are a hinged V-shaped instrument that you use for drawing circles.
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。
The teacher asked us to buy a pair of compasses.
老师要求我们买圆规.
Chinese compasses always point south!
中国的罗盘总是指向南方!
With straightedge and compasses, divide a segment of a into 2 parts.
用直尺和圆规把线段a分成两部分.
Use your compasses to draw a circle.
用圆规画圆.
Correct principles are like compasses: they are always pointing the way.
正确的原则如同罗盘,总能指明方向.