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lightning rod

/ˈlaɪtnɪŋ rɒd/

翻译: 安装在建筑物上以防止雷击的金属杆,能将电流安全导入地下。比喻义指容易招致批评、争议或负面关注的人或事物。

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/ˈlaɪtnɪŋ rɒd/B2formaltechnical
  • zh安装在建筑物上以防止雷击的金属杆,能将电流安全导入地下。比喻义指容易招致批评、争议或负面关注的人或事物。

A metal rod mounted on a building to protect it from lightning strikes by directing electrical discharge safely into the ground. Figuratively, it refers to a person or thing that attracts criticism, controversy, or negative attention.

  1. Physical objectB2formal

    A metal rod mounted on a building to protect it from lightning by directing the electrical discharge into the ground.

    zh避雷针

    • The church installed a lightning rod on its steeple.
    • Lightning rods are essential for tall buildings in storm-prone areas.
    • The old house had a copper lightning rod on the roof.
  2. Figurative meaningC1informal

    A person or thing that attracts criticism, controversy, or negative attention.

    zh避雷针

    • The politician became a lightning rod for public anger over taxes.
    • The controversial policy acted as a lightning rod for debate.
    • He was a lightning rod for criticism within the company.
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