magnetize
UK/'mægnitaiz/US
TOEFLB2
Definitions
v.
To make a material magnetic, giving it the power to attract iron.
使磁化；使具有磁性
v.
To attract someone powerfully; to captivate.
强烈吸引；迷住
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmagnet + -ize (to make, to cause) = to give something the power of the Magnesian stone. Literally you magnetize a needle so it can attract iron; figuratively a performer magnetizes a crowd, holding their attention as the stone holds iron filings.
Root magnet still carries 7 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.magnetize a needle使针磁化
- 2.magnetize a metal使金属磁化
- 3.fully magnetize充分磁化
- 4.magnetize the audience吸引住观众
Example Sentences
- 1.
You can magnetize a needle by stroking it with a magnet.
- 2.
Her confident voice seemed to magnetize the audience.
- 3.
The steel screwdriver was magnetized to hold tiny screws.