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 mag·ne·tize /ˈmægnəˌtaɪz/
 (vt.)使帶磁力,吸引(vi.)受磁

 mag·ne·tize /ˈmægnəˌtaɪz/ 及物動詞

 Mag·net·ize v. t. [imp. & p. p. Magnetized prep. & adv. Magnetizing ]
 1. To communicate magnetic properties to; to make magnetic; as, to magnetize a needle.
 2. To attract as a magnet attracts, or like a magnet; to move; to influence.
    Fascinated, magnetized, as it were, by his character.   --Motley.
 3. To bring under the influence of animal magnetism.
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 magnetize
      v 1: make magnetic; "The strong magnet magnetized the iron
           shavings" [syn: magnetise] [ant: demagnetize, demagnetize]
      2: attract strongly, as if with a magnet; "She magnetized the
         audience with her tricks" [syn: mesmerize, mesmerise,
         magnetise, bewitch, spellbind]