| 释义 |
指南针zhǐnánzhēn
1.利用磁针制成的指示方向的仪器,把磁针支在一个直轴上,可以作水平旋转,由于磁针受地磁吸引,针的一头总是指着南方。{compass; device used to determine geographic direction, consisting of a magnetic needle which is horizontally suspended and free to pivot until aligned with the earth's magnetic field and pointing to the south}
2.〈比喻fig.〉辨别正确发展方向的依据。{sth. that guides people along the right direction} |