compasses是什么意思？

compasses

英['kʌmpəsɪs] 美['kʌmpəsɪs]

• n. 圆规，罗盘( compass的名词复数 )，指南针，圆规，界限；

例句

• 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.
• Chinese compasses always point south! 中国的罗盘总是指向南方!
• The teacher asked us to buy a pair of compasses. 老师要求我们买圆规.
• I am calibrating radio direction finder or adjusting compasses. 我正在校准无线电测向仪或校正指南针.

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

• 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.
  例句
  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.
  例句
  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。