字辨

n.

range: 指凭心理感觉所能理解或领悟的范围,或机械力量的运用所能达到的范围

Many stars are out of the range of the telescope.

reach: 指伸手即可达到的范围,或某种效果、影响所及的范围

Riches and fame are above our reach.

scope: 指理解、见解、适用性所达的范围,并暗示其所能达到的限度

The plan is out of the scope of our activities.

compass: 指某种事物所能行动、作用的范围或界限

The idea was not within the compass of his mind.

gamut: 指某一范围或限制内的各种等级、程度、深浅

The family experienced the whole gamut of suffering.