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
As far as English is concerned, he is second to none.
就英语来说,没有人能够比得上他。
How ofter did I tell you to sit straight?
我告诉你多少次要坐正?
The film itself wasn't good but I liked the music.