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
The pay is better and the work is much more interesting.
薪水很高,工作也更有意思。
Today is November first,nineteen sixty-three.
今天是一九六三年十一月一号。
On arriving at the shore, the girl struggled up the cliff towards the light she had seen.