lodestone
US /ˈloʊd.stoʊn/
UK /ˈləʊd.stəʊn/
名词
1.
磁石, 天然磁铁
a piece of magnetite or other naturally magnetized mineral, able to be used as a magnet
示例:
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Ancient mariners used a lodestone to navigate their ships.
古代水手使用磁石来导航他们的船只。
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The compass needle was drawn to the powerful lodestone.
指南针的指针被强大的磁石吸引。
2.
磁石, 吸引力
a thing that attracts strongly
示例:
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The city's vibrant art scene is a lodestone for creative individuals.
这座城市充满活力的艺术氛围是吸引创意人士的磁石。
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Her charisma acted as a lodestone, drawing people to her cause.
她的魅力就像一块磁石，吸引着人们支持她的事业。