| 单词 | pair of compasses |
| 释义 | pair of compasses in British English (pɛəʳ əv ˈkʌmpəsɪz) noun another term for compass (sense 2) compass in British English (ˈkʌmpəs) noun 1. an instrument for finding direction, usually having a magnetized needle which points to magnetic north swinging freely on a pivot 2. Also called: pair of compasses (often plural) an instrument used for drawing circles, measuring distances, etc, that consists of two arms, joined at one end, one armof which serves as a pivot or stationary reference point, while the other is extended or describes a circle 3. limits or range within the compass of education 4. music the interval between the lowest and highest note attainable by a voice or musical instrument 5. archaic a circular course verb (transitive) 6. to encircle or surround; hem in 7. to comprehend or grasp mentally 8. to achieve; attain; accomplish 9. obsolete to plot Derived forms compassable (ˈcompassable) adjective Word origin C13: from Old French compas, from compasser to measure, from Vulgar Latin compassāre (unattested) to pace out, ultimately from Latin passus step |
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