magnetism
Significado: A powerful personal charm or allure that attracts others irresistibly, as though by a physical force.
In its figurative sense, magnetism describes an indefinable quality that draws people toward someone or something. It commonly collocates with 'personal,' 'animal,' 'sexual,' and 'raw,' and is used in journalism and literary criticism to characterise performers, leaders, and public figures. The metaphor is grounded in the physical phenomenon but implies an almost involuntary attraction on the part of those affected.
Ejemplos
- There was an undeniable magnetism about him that filled every room he entered. 他身上有一种不可否认的魅力,他走进的每个房间都能感受到。Había un magnetismo innegable en él que llenaba cada sala en la que entraba.彼には否定しがたい魅力があり、足を踏み入れるあらゆる部屋を満たした。그에게는 부인할 수 없는 매력이 있어 발을 들이는 모든 공간을 가득 채웠다.
- The actress possessed a raw magnetism that transcended the limitations of the screenplay. 那位女演員拥有一种超越剧本局限的原始魅力。La actriz poseía un magnetismo en estado puro que trascendía las limitaciones del guion.その女優は脚本の限界を超越する、生の磁力ともいうべき魅力を備えていた。그 여배우는 각본의 한계를 초월하는 원초적인 매력을 갖추고 있었다.
- Political commentators attributed the candidate's appeal less to her policies than to sheer personal magnetism. 政治评论员认为,这位候选人的吸引力与其说源于她的政策,不如说源于纯粹的个人魅力。Los comentaristas políticos atribuían el atractivo de la candidata menos a sus políticas que al puro magnetismo personal.政治評論家たちは、その候補者の訴求力は政策よりもむしろ純粋な個人的魅力によるものだと分析した。정치 평론가들은 그 후보의 호소력이 정책보다는 순수한 개인적 매력에 기인한다고 분석했다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: literary, journalism
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin 'magnes' (lodestone), itself from Greek 'Magnesia,' a region in Thessaly where magnetic stones were found. The figurative sense of personal attraction dates from the 17th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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