compass

noun

1. 罗盘；罗经；指南针；罗盘仪
   an instrument for finding direction, with a needle that always points to the north
   1. a map and compass
      地图和指南针
   2. the points of the compass (= N, S, E, W, etc.)
      罗经方位点（东、南、西、北等）
2. 圆规；两脚规
   an instrument with two long thin parts joined together at the top, used for drawing circles and measuring distances on a map
   1. a pair of compasses
      一副圆规
3. 范围；范畴；界限
   a range or an extent, especially of what can be achieved in a particular situation
   1. the compass of a singer's voice (= the range from the lowest to the highest note that he or she can sing)
      歌手的音域

1. 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.
   1. 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. N-COUNT 界限;范围
   If something is within the compass of something or someone, it is within their limits or abilities.
   1. 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. 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. 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。
3. They sailed across the Baltic and North Seas with only a compass to guide them.
   他们仅凭一个罗盘的指引驶过了波罗的海和北海。
4. Sightseers arrived from all points of the compass.
   观光者来自四面八方。
5. You can go anywhere and still the compass points north or south
   无论走到哪里，罗盘仍然指向北或南。
6. We didn't have satnav, so the traditional map and compass took over.
   我们没有卫星导航系统，因此使用了传统的地图加指南针。
7. He went to all lengths to compass his purpose.
   他想尽一切办法去实现他的目标。
8. With the aid of a compass the traveler can find his bearings.
   藉助罗盘，旅行者可以找到自己所处的方位。
9. Without a compass, it is easy to lose one's bearings in the woods.
   在森林中没有指南针是容易迷失方向的。
10. The cardinal points of the compass are north, south, east and west.
    方位基点就是东西南北。
11. A compass needle always points north.
    罗盘指针总是指向北方。
12. Finance is not within the compass of this department.
    财政不在这个部门的管辖范围之内。
13. The invention of paper, the compass, the printing press, the clock.
    纸，指南针，印刷机和时钟的发明。
14. Daniel: Gunpowder, compass, the paper making, and the printing.
    丹尼尔：火药、指南针、造纸术和印刷术。
15. We consider compass of great importance for navigation.
    我们认为罗盘对航海很重要。
16. You can make a compass out of a needle.
    你可以不用指针做一个罗盘指南针。
17. Paper, printing, gunpowder and compass.
    造纸术，印刷术，火药和指南针。
18. But I don't need a compass!
    但是我不需要指南针！
19. They also carried back a stream of inventions, including the compass, gunpowder and printing.
    同时，他们也带回了一些发明，包括指南针、火药和印刷术。
20. She was my compass guiding me but now I'm lost.
    她是我的指南针引导我，但现在我迷路了。
21. The Chinese invented the compass.
    中国人发明了指南针（即指北针）。
22. A magnetic field and a mysterious power surrounding the phone as soon as you start Magic Compass.
    一个磁场和电话周围的一种神秘的力量一旦你开始魔法指南针。
23. It is the inventor of the compass, paper-making, gunpowder and printing.
    中国是指南针、造纸术、火药和印刷术的发明者。
24. He checked his compass and set off.
    他看了一下罗盘就出发了。
25. Third Mate: We have sextants and magnetic compass on board the boat.
    三副：救生艇上有六分仪和磁罗经。
26. It is best to record and plot all compass readings as true bearings.
    记录和标绘的罗盘读数最好都是真正的方位。
27. In fact, I just watched half of the film THE GOLDEN COMPASS.
    事实上，我只是看了电影《黄金罗盘》的一半内容。
28. He takes his compass and his video camera.
    他带着指南针和摄影机。
29. Jack, the compass. that's all I need.
    杰克，我只需要你的罗盘。
30. The compass was invented in ancient china.
    古代中国发明了指南针。