compass point

IPA/ˈkʌm.pəs ˌpɔɪnt/
IPA/ˈkʌm.pəs ˌpɔɪnt/

compass point — noun

1. one of the named direction markers on a compass, such as north, south, east, wes

1.名詞B1
釋義

one of the named direction markers on a compass, such as north, south, east, west, and the 28 points in between, used to tell which way you are going or where something is located

例句

Before the hike, Sumin checked the compass and wrote down the north-east compass point.

compass point + specific direction (north-east)

The scout leader showed the children how each compass point tells you a different direction.

同義詞
  • direction

    more general; 'compass point' specifically refers to the marked positions on a compass, while 'direction' can refer to any way something moves or faces.

  • bearing

    more technical; 'bearing' usually gives a specific angle in degrees, while 'compass point' is the named marker.

文法句型

compass point + of + direction