指南针

[zhǐ nán zhēn]

指南针的英文翻译

基本释义

• compass
• magnetic needle
• bearing bar

参考释义

指南针 [zhǐ nán zhēn]

• - compass:

  The compass was invented in China. As early as in the Warring States Period （450 B.C.-221 B.C.）, a magnet was used as a device that pointed to magnetic north, and this device was named “Si Nan” by the ancient Chinese. In the Northern Song Dynasty （960 A.D.-1127 A.D.）, another device was invented with a magnetic iron needle that pointed to magnetic north, and this device was later used in navigation. The compass was introduced to Europe in the 13th century. 中国首先发明指南针。 战国时期，中国已经用磁石制成了指南的仪器，古人称它为“司南”。 北宋时，又发明了用天然磁石摩擦钢针制成的罗盘针，即真正的指南针，并应用于航海。 13世纪指南针传到欧洲。

指南针的用法和样例：

例句

1. 指南针用于确定地理方向的设备，通常包括一个或多个水平安装或悬挂的磁针，可在枢轴上自由活动直到与地球磁场在一条线上
   A device used to determine geographic direction, usually consisting of a magnetic needle or needles horizontally mounted or suspended and free to pivot until aligned with the magnetic field of Earth.
2. 自从我们的祖先发明指南针以来，将近两千年过去了。
   Nearly two thousand years have passed since our ancestors invented the compass.
3. 你知道是谁发明的指南针吗？
   Do you know who invents the compass?
4. 倘若没有指南针，可利用星辰引路。
   If you haven't a compass, use the stars to guide you.

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短语

• 罗盘

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近反义词

【近义词】

• 指针
• 南针