mag·net/`mægnɪt; ˈmæɡnɪt/ n [C] 1 a piece of iron or steel that makes other metal objects move towards it 磁铁; 磁石 2 a person or place that attracts many other people or things 有吸引力的人［地方］: Darlington has become a magnet for new companies of all kinds. 达灵顿已成了吸引各类新公司的地方。