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
Well? Does that mean you'll marry me?
噢?你的意思是你答应嫁给我了?
How many handfuls are you going to get?
你要取几把?
But in an old man who has known human joys and sorrows,