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
May I take a picture of you and your little boy?
我可以替你和你的小男孩拍一张照吗?
You are saying you turn on the computer and see nothing?
你的意思是你把计算机打开后什么也看不见?
Annie considered this was just the kind of demanding job she wanted.