loadstone
(also lodestone), n
(a) [U] magnetic oxide of iron 磁性氧化铁.
(b) [C] piece of this used as a magnet 磁铁
(fig 比喻) She seems to be a loadstone for people in trouble, ie They come to her regularly for help. 对於患难中的人, 她彷佛是一块磁铁(人们常来求助).
🗣️ 情景例句
You cannot believe how sorry I am.
你不知道我感到多么抱歉。
It's nice meeting you.
很高兴认识你。
The spheres had been magnetized and attracted or repelled each other all the time.