词条：compasses

音标
英 [ˈkʌmpəsɪz]
美 [ˈkʌmpəsɪz]

词性
名词（复数形式）

基本释义

指南针，罗盘：用于确定方向的仪器。

圆规：用于绘制圆或测量距离的工具。

范围，界限：指某事物的范围、领域或界限。

详细释义

指南针/罗盘：用于导航、测量方向的工具，常用于航海、登山和地图绘制。

圆规：绘图工具，有两个尖端，一端固定，另一端带笔，用于画圆或弧线。

范围/界限：比喻事物的覆盖范围或活动范围，例如思想的范围、知识的界限等。

词组搭配

magnetic compasses 磁性指南针

a pair of compasses 一副圆规

within the compass of knowledge 在知识的范围内

beyond the compass of understanding 超出理解范围

drawing compasses 制图圆规

nautical compasses 航海用罗盘

compasses of action 行动范围

compass point 指北针的方位点

compass rose 指南针玫瑰（地图上的方向标）

to compass a goal 达成目标

例句

He checked the compasses to make sure they were pointing north.

The sailor relied on magnetic compasses for navigation.

She drew a perfect circle using a pair of compasses.

His ideas are beyond the compass of ordinary understanding.

The architect measured carefully with his compasses.

The compasses on the ship need regular calibration.

Within the compass of the book, the author explains many scientific theories.

The student learned to use drawing compasses in geometry class.

Compasses are essential tools for hikers in the wilderness.

The project was completed within the compass of available resources.

用法说明

物理工具：compasses通常指具体的工具，如指南针或绘图用圆规。

抽象意义：可引申为范围或界限，多用于文学或正式场合。

语法：通常以复数形式出现，即使表示单一工具，也常用复数。