# lodestone ##### 词义 - 英：/ˈləʊdstəʊn/； 美：/ˈloʊdstoʊn/ - #词性/n 天然磁石 ##### 例句 - Lodestone is a type of magnetite ( a magnetic iron ore ) that becomes highly magnetized when struck by lightning . The result is a mineral that 's magnetized toward both the north and south poles . - 天然磁石是一种被雷电击中之后高度磁化的磁铁矿石（带有磁性的铁矿石），可以自然指向南北两极。 - We 're not certain precisely who came up with the clever idea of discerning direction using lodestone , but archaeological evidence shows the Chinese fashioned ladles that balanced on a divining board ; - 是谁这么聪明，想出用天然磁石来辨别方向的主意，我们已不得而知，但据考古学资料显示，是古代中国人发明了杓，并使其能在占卜盘上平稳转动； - Are called lodestone would attract pieces of iron . - 某种称为磁石的矿石会吸引铁片。