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
I would be happy to show you around.
我很乐意带你到四周看看。
Let's just hope it doesn't get cold again.
但愿不会再冷。
A young man and a young woman were sitting behind me.