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. 指南针;罗盘
2 N-PLURAL [oft a pair of NOUN] 圆规 Compasses are a hinged V-shaped instrument that you use for drawing circles. 圆规
3 N-COUNT [usually singular, with supplement] 界限;范围 If something is within the compass of something or someone, it is within their limits or abilities. 界限;范围 [formal]
SYN range, field, area, reach
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