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.
双语例句
1. There was no doubting the animal magnetism of the man.
毫无疑问，这个男人身上透着一种野性魅力。
来自柯林斯例句
2. He wrote about Gillespie's effervescence, magnetism and commitment.
他写到了吉莱斯皮的活泼、魅力和献身精神。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Later, she would describe his magnetism as irresistible.
她过后说起时会形容他的魅力难以抵挡。
来自柯林斯例句
4. She exudes sexual magnetism.
她洋溢着女性的魅力。
来自《权威词典》
5. We know about magnetism by the way magnets act.