| 词组 | compass |
| 释义 | compass /ˈkʌmpəs/ noun an instrument that shows directions and has a needle that always points northphrasesthe points of the compass (=north, south, east etc) What are the four main points of the compass?a map and compass Always take a map and compass with you in the mountains.verbsuse a compass Some of the kids were learning how to use a map and compass.set a compass (=make the needle and the north mark line up) Wait until the needle settles, then set the compass.check a compass When they checked the compass they realized they were going in the wrong direction.a compass shows sth Our compass showed that we should bear right.adjectivesan electronic compass a highly accurate electronic compassa digital compass (=an electronic compass) You’ll never lose your way if you’re carrying a digital compass.a magnetic compass (=an ordinary one, not an electronic one) Boats would sail away with only a magnetic compass to guide them.compass + nounscompass direction Owls can sense compass direction.a compass bearing/reading (=a direction shown by a compass) We took a compass bearing to make sure we were walking in the right direction.compass points (=north, south, east etc) The letters in black show the compass points marked on the compass.a compass needle (=a long piece of metal that moves to show north) |
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