的相比。◊ a comparison 〇/ the bmin to a computer 1= showing what is similar)無大脑比作计算机 IT»T71 by comparison used especially at the beginning of a sentence when the next thing that is mentioned is compared with sth in the previous sentence (尤用.于 ~ 首）比较起来，较之：知 comparison, expenditure on education increased last year.

费增加了。by./in .comparison (with sb/sth) .when compared with sb/sth (与…）相比较：77ie second haZ/ of the game was dull by comparison with the first. ^ ± 半场相比，比赛的卞半场有些沉闷。◊ The toHest buildings in London are small in comparison with New Ybrfc’s s/cyscrapers.伦敦最髙的建筑物4纽约的摩天大厦 一比就相形见细。there’s, no com'pa.rison used to emphasize the difference between two people or things that are being compared (强调比较之下的差别）无法 相比，根本不能相提并也：仂terms 〇/ price there’s no comparison (= one thing is much more expensive than the other). *价格方面无法相比。一more at pale v.

com-part-ment /kam'paitmBnt; NAmE -'pa:rt-/ noun

1             one of the separate sections which a coach/car on a train is divided into (铁路客车车厢分隔成的）隔间

2             one of the separate sections that sth such as a piece of furniture or equipment has for keeping things in (家具或设备等的）分隔间，隔层：77ie desk has a secret.compartment.这书桌有一个暗格。◊ There is a handy storage compartment beneath the oven, f| 的下面有一个便利的—柜。一see also glove compart­ment

com-part-men-tal-ize {BrE also -ise) /.kDmpait'men- talaiz; /SWwf kam,pa:rt-/ verb [VN].〜sth (丨 nto sth) to divide sth into separate sections, especially so that one thing does not affect the other ^隔；隔开；划分：It/e today is rigidly compartmentalized into work and leisure. 当今的生活被严格划分为工作和休闲两部分。

compasses指南针；圆规

north 北

west 西

south 南 compass指南针

e白st东

south-east

东南

com-pass/'kAmpas/ noun 1 (also magnetic compass) [C] an instrument for finding direction, with a needle that always points to the north 罗盘；罗经；指南针； 罗盘仪：a map cmd compass地图和指南针◊ the points o/the compass (= N，S, E, W，etc.)罗经方位点（东、 ■、西、北等）..2 [C] (also com.passes{pl.]j an instru­ment with two long tliin parts joined together at the top, used for drawing circles and measuring distances on a map 圆规；两脚规：a pair o/_comp〇5ses —副圆规 B [sing.] (formal) a range or an extent, especially of what can be achieved in a particular situation 范围；范畴； 界限：the compass of a singer's voice (= the range from the lowest to the highest note that he or she can sing) 歌手的音域

com.pas.sion /kam’paBj'n/ now/? [U]’ 〜(for sb) a strong feeling of sympathy for people who are suffering and a desire to help them 同情；■悯：tofeel/show compas-

sion感到7表示同情

convpas.sion.ate /kam'paej'enat/ adj. feeling or showing sympathy for people who are suffering 有同 情心的；秦示怜_ 的：He was aHowed to go home on

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compassionate grounds (= because he was suffering), 因为得到同情而获准回家。► corrvpas‘sion‘ate*ly Mv. com,passionate 'leave noun [U] (BrE) time that you are allowed to be away from work because sb in your family is ill/sick or has died恩恤休假；恩假（因家人生 病或去世而准许的休假）

com-pati bil-ity /kam.psete'bilati/ noun [U] ~ (with sb/ sth) | 〜（between A and B)’1 the ability, of people or things to live or exist together without problems 和睦 相处；并存；相容 2 the ability of machines, especially computers, and computer programs to be used together (尤指计f机及程序的）兼容性，相容性 com.pat.ible /kam’paetabl/ 〜（with sb/sth) 1 (of macfiines, especially computers 机器，尤指计算权）able to be used together 可共角的；兼容的：compatibZe ware 可兼容的软件◊ 77ie new system wiH be compatiWe with exi'sring equipment.新的系统将与现有的设备相互 兼容。2 (of ideas, methods or things 想法、方法或事物） able to exist or be used together without causing problems可共存的；可共用的；兼容的：Are measures to protect the environment compatible with economic growth?保护环境的措施与经挤的增长协调吗.？ .◊ compariWe Wood groups 相容的血型 3 if two people are compatible, they can have a good relationship because they have similar ideas，interests, etc..(’因志趣等相投 而j夭系好的，和睦相也的E33 incompatible ► com- pat-ibly /-abli/ adv.

com-pat-riot /kam'paetriat; NAmE -'peit-/ noun a person who was born in, or is a citizen of, the same country as sb else'同胞；同国人 HTH countryman ： He played against one of his compatriots in the semi-final 决赛中与他的一位同胞备手对全。 corn-pel /kam'pel/ verb (-II-) (formaf) 1 to force sb to do sth; to make sih necessary 强迫；ii使；使必须：[VN to inf] The law can compel fathers to make regular payments /or their chiZdren•这项法律可强制父亲定期支付子女的 费用。/eeZ competed to wn’te cmd teH you how much J enjoyed your book.我觉得必须写信告诉你我是多 么欣赏你的书。◊ [VN] Last year iZZ heait/i competed his retirement.去年他gli•体不好被迫退休了。2 [VN] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用士:进行时)■ to .cause a particular reaction.引起（反应 :He spoke with an authority that compelled the attention of the whole crowd.他用权威的口气讲话，引起了整个人群的注意。 —see also compulsion

com-pel<ling /kam'pelii]/ adj. 1 that makes you pay attention to it because it is so interesting and exciting 引人入胜的；扣人心弦的：Her iatest boofc mafces competing reading•她新出的书读起来扣人心弦。note at interesting 2 so strong that you must do sth about it非常强烈的；不可抗拒的：a compelling need/desire 非.常强烈的需要 / 欲望 3 that makes you think it is true ^ A fa IK ： There is no compelling reason to believe him.没肴令人信服的理由让人相信他。◊ competing evidence 有说服力的证据► com.peMing•丨y fldv.: compeHin^y attractive具有无法抗拒的魅力 com-pen dious /kam'pendias/ adj. {formal) containing all the necessary facts about sth 简明扼要的；概括的： a compendious description 简要说明 coiin-peii<dium /kom'pendiam/ noun {pi. com-pen-dia /-die/ or com-pen diums) a collection of facts, drawings and photographs on a particular subject, especially in a book (尤指书中某题材事实、图片及照片的）汇编，概要 com-pen-sate /'kDmpenseit; NAmE 'kaim-/ verb 1 [v] ~ (for sth) to provide sth good to balance or reduce tiie bad effects of damage, loss, etc.补偿；弥补 PTO1 make up for： Nothing can compensate for the loss of a loved one.失去心爱的人是无法补偿的。2 [VN】~ sb (for sth) to pay sb money because they have suffered some damage，loss, injury, etc.给（棄人)赔偿（或赔款）： Her lawyers say she should be compensated for the steering she had been caused.她的律命说她应该为所遭 受的痛苦得到赔偿。► convpeivsa‘tory /.kmnpen'sertari; NAmE kem'pensetoiri/ adj. ： He received a compensatory payment 〇/$20 000.他获得了 2万元的赔偿金。