magnet

calamita, magnete

Oggetto che attira a sé il ferro e alcuni altri metalli.

In inglese semplice: An object that pulls iron and some other metals toward itself.

• The magnet picked up the nail.
• We put colorful magnets on the fridge.
• Does this magnet attract every kind of metal?

Espressioni comuni: fridge magnet, strong magnet, bar magnet

calamita, polo di attrazione

Persona, luogo o cosa che attira molta gente o molta attenzione.

In inglese semplice: A person, place, or thing that attracts many people or much attention.

• The beach is a tourist magnet.
• Her cafe became a magnet for local artists.
• The bright lights acted as a magnet for insects.

Come si usa: a magnet for someone/something (The festival is a magnet for music lovers.)

Sinonimi: draw, attraction

Espressioni comuni: magnet for tourists, tourist magnet, magnet for trouble