magnetic

magnetic — adjective

1. describes a metal object that attracts iron, steel, or other materials that resp

1.形容詞B1
釋義

describes a metal object that attracts iron, steel, or other materials that respond to a magnet

例句

The fridge door has a magnetic strip that keeps it closed tightly.

attributive: magnetic + noun (strip)

Lien attached a magnetic knife holder to the kitchen wall.

同義詞
  • magnetized

    implies the object was deliberately made into a magnet, while 'magnetic' can describe a natural property

反義詞
  • non-magnetic

    describes objects that do not attract iron or steel

用法筆記

Describes the object that does the attracting, not the object being attracted. For the property of being pulled toward a magnet, see sense 2.

常見錯誤

❌The paperclip is magnetic because it attracts a magnet.
✅The paperclip can be attracted by a magnet because it is made of magnetic material.
💡The object that pulls is magnetic in sense 1; the object that gets pulled is magnetic in sense 2.

2. describes a metal or material that can be pulled toward a magnet when placed clo

2.形容詞B2
釋義

describes a metal or material that can be pulled toward a magnet when placed close enough

例句

Wei held a magnet near a steel pot to check whether the metal was magnetic.

predicative: metal + be + magnetic

The recycling centre uses a strong magnet to separate magnetic metals from other waste.

attributive: magnetic metals

同義詞
  • magnetizable

    more technical; implies the material can be made into a magnet, not just attracted to one

反義詞
  • non-magnetic

    describes metals such as copper or aluminium that a magnet cannot pull

用法筆記

Can appear predicatively (X is magnetic) or attributively (magnetic metals). Distinct from sense 1, where the object itself attracts other items.

3. relating to or produced by the physical force that pulls certain metals toward m

3.形容詞B2
釋義

relating to or produced by the physical force that pulls certain metals toward magnets or pushes magnets away from one another

例句

The Earth's magnetic field protects us from harmful particles coming from the Sun.

collocation: magnetic field

An MRI machine uses a powerful magnetic force to create detailed images of the body.

collocation: magnetic force

同義詞
  • electromagnetic

    refers specifically to the combined force of electricity and magnetism; a narrower technical term

用法筆記

Frequently appears in scientific and technical contexts. Commonly paired with nouns such as field, force, pole, and resonance.

常見錯誤

❌The magnetic field attracts paperclips.
✅A magnetic field is the region around a magnet where its force can be felt.
💡The field itself does not attract; it is the area where the attracting force exists.

4. having a powerful quality that draws people's attention and makes them want to b

4.形容詞B2
釋義

having a powerful quality that draws people's attention and makes them want to be near you or follow you

例句

The new coach had a magnetic personality that made every player want to try harder.

collocation: magnetic personality

Asher's magnetic smile and warm voice drew people to him wherever he went.

同義詞
  • charismatic

    very close in meaning; 'charismatic' may emphasise natural leadership while 'magnetic' focuses on the pulling effect

  • captivating

    emphasises holding someone's interest rather than pulling them toward you

  • compelling

    suggests an irresistible quality that demands attention

反義詞
  • repellent

    describes someone who pushes others away rather than drawing them in

  • dull

    lacking the interesting quality that attracts attention

用法筆記

Used figuratively. Not limited to romantic attraction — often describes leaders, teachers, performers, or anyone with strong personal charisma.

常見錯誤

❌She is magnetic' (without context, unclear which sense).
✅She has a magnetic personality that draws people to her.
💡Adding context makes the figurative meaning clear.

magnetic — noun