lodestone

名词 n.
中文释义
美 /ˈloʊdˌstoʊn/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The mineral magnetite. obsolete
  2. Any naturally occurring magnet.
  3. The focus of one's attraction or attention broadly
    — an ideological lodestone

词形变化

lodestones plural loadstone alternative

词源

First attested from 1515, from Middle English lode (“guide”) + stone. From use as a guide tool by mariners. See also: lodestar.
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