1610s, from Modern Latin magnetismus (see magnet + -ism). Figurative sense of "personal charm" is from 1650s; in the hypnotic sense it is from Mesmer (see mesmerism). Meaning "science of magnetics" is recorded from early 19c.
雙語例句
1. There was no doubting the animal magnetism of the man.
毫無疑問，這個男人身上透著一種野性魅力。
來自柯林斯例句
2. He wrote about Gillespie's effervescence, magnetism and commitment.
他寫到了吉萊斯皮的活潑、魅力和獻(xiàn)身精神。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Later, she would describe his magnetism as irresistible.
她過后說起時會形容他的魅力難以抵擋。
來自柯林斯例句
4. She exudes sexual magnetism.
她洋溢著女性的魅力。
來自《權(quán)威詞典》
5. We know about magnetism by the way magnets act.