/'mægnɪt; `mæˇnɪt/
n
1 piece of iron, often ina horseshoe shape, which can attract iron, either naturallyor because of an electric current passed through it, and which points roughly north and south when freely suspended 磁铁; 磁石. =>illus 见插图.
2 (fig 比喻) person or thing that has a powerful attraction 有强大吸引力的人或物
*This disco is a magnet for young people. 这家迪斯科舞厅经常吸引大批年轻的顾客.

n[C]
[Date: 1400-1500; Language: Old French;Origin: magnete, from Latin magnes, from Greek magnes (lithos) '(stone) of Magnesia', ancient city in Turkey]
a piece of iron or steel that can stick to metal or make other metal objects move towards itself
something or someone that attracts many people or things
magnet for
　The region has become a magnet for small businesses.
attract/draw sb/sth like a magnet
　She drew men to her like a magnet.