lodestone
US /ˈloʊd.stoʊn/
UK /ˈləʊd.stəʊn/
名詞
1.
磁石, 天然磁鐵
a piece of magnetite or other naturally magnetized mineral, able to be used as a magnet
範例:
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Ancient mariners used a lodestone to navigate their ships.
古代水手使用磁石來導航他們的船隻。
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The compass needle was drawn to the powerful lodestone.
指南針的指針被強大的磁石吸引。
2.
磁石, 吸引力
a thing that attracts strongly
範例:
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The city's vibrant art scene is a lodestone for creative individuals.
這座城市充滿活力的藝術氛圍是吸引創意人士的磁石。
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Her charisma acted as a lodestone, drawing people to her cause.
她的魅力就像一塊磁石，吸引著人們支持她的事業。