1. 指南針用于確定地理方向的設備，通常包括一個或多個水平安裝或懸掛的磁針，可在樞軸上自由活動直到與地球磁場在一條線上
   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. 自從我們的祖先發(fā)明指南針以來，將近兩千年過去了。
   Nearly two thousand years have passed since our ancestors invented the compass.
3. 你知道是誰發(fā)明的指南針嗎？
   Do you know who invents the compass?
4. 倘若沒有指南針，可利用星辰引路。
   If you haven't a compass, use the stars to guide you.

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