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
The work is coming along quite well.
工作进展得相当顺利。
Me too. I was hoping we could put this bicycle together for Tom's birthday.
我也希望如此,我本来希望买这辆自行车做为送给汤姆的生日礼物。
The nurse assisted the doctor in the operating room.