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
How was your trip?
你这一趟旅途还好吧?
Please open your baggage.
请把你的行李打开。
A yellow light on the dashboard flashed angrily and Bruce cheerfully announced that there was no oil in the engine!