n.圆规；指南针；范围
vt.达到；围绕；图谋
Now we begin to draw a circle with compasses. 现在我们开始用圆规画一个圆。
I need a compass to draw a circle. 我需要一支圆规画圆。
A compass needle points to the north. 罗盘的指针永远指向北方。
The compass was invented by the Chinese, as is well known. 众所周知,指南针是中国人发明的。
Finance is not within the compass of our department. 财政不在我们这个部门的管辖范围之内。
Her action go beyond the compass of proper social behavior. 她的举动越出了正当的社交行为的范围。
用作及物动词 (vt.)In order to compass our object we must work hard. 为了达到我们的目标，我们必须努力工作。
He tried his best to compass his purpose. 他尽力去实现他的目标。
Suddenly we compassed the enemies on all sides. 我们突然从四面八方将敌人包围了。
