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 check it?
我可以核对一下吗?
I lift weights all day long. I can't think but that I'm healthy.
我一整天都在举重,健康至上嘛。
I've got some personal affairs that I have to see to, but I've also got some time to visit some relatives.