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magnet

UK //ˈmæɡnɪt//US //ˈmæɡnɪt//

词源

源自中古法语 'magnete',最终来自拉丁语 'magnes'(意为'磁石'),可追溯至古希腊语 'magnēs lithos'(意为'来自Magnesia的石头',该地区以出产天然磁石闻名)。

noun

❶ 磁铁,一种能够吸引铁、镍等金属的物体,具有南北两极,广泛用于工业和日常生活。

“She stuck the note to the fridge with a small magnet.”

(她用一块小磁铁把便条贴在冰箱上。)

“The magnet attracted all the iron filings on the table.”

(磁铁吸起了桌子上所有的铁屑。)

❶ 比喻有吸引力的人或事物,常用来形容某人或某地因其特质而吸引大量关注或人群。

“The new theme park is a magnet for tourists.”

(这座新主题乐园是吸引游客的磁石。)

“Her charisma made her a magnet for media attention.”

(她的魅力使她成为媒体关注的焦点。)

同义词:lodestone, attractor, draw

常见短语

like a magnet — 形容某物或某人具有极强的吸引力,像磁铁一样无法抗拒。

“The puppy was like a magnet - all the children wanted to pet it.”

(这只小狗像磁铁一样——所有孩子都想抚摸它。)