n.

1. 羅盤，指南針[C]
   The compass was first used in sailing.

   羅盤首先用在航海上。

2. （製圖用的）圓規[P1]
3. 範圍，界線；周圍，界線[C][S1]
   Such things aren't within the compass of my power.

   這些事不在我力可能及的範圍之內。

   Her actions went beyond the compass of proper social behavior.

   她的舉動越出了正當的社交行為的範圍。

4. 【音】音域

vt.

1. 圖謀，計畫
2. 圍繞……而行，包圍
3. 達到，獲得
   He did everything within his power to compass his ends.

   他竭盡全力以求達到目的。

4. 理解，領會

n.

1. an instrument containing a magnetized pointer which shows the direction of magnetic north and bearings from it.
2. (also compasses) an instrument for drawing circles and arcs and measuring distances between points, consisting of two arms linked by a movable joint.
3. range or scope:
   the event had repercussions which are beyond the compass of this book.

v.

1. encircle or surround.
2. manage to accomplish.

[名]

1. 圓規；兩腳規。

[名]

1. 圓規，「컴퍼스」的錯誤形式。