lodestar
(also loadstar), n
(a) star used as a guide in navigation, esp the pole-star 用以指示航向的星; (尤指)北极星.
(b) (fig 比喻) principle that guides one's behaviour and actions (行为和行动的)指导原则.
🗣️ 情景例句
Change your clothes, Carl.
把衣服换了, Carl。
I like painting,but I wouldn't want it to be my life's work.
我喜欢油画,但是我不想要它是我一生的工作。
Some so-called 'modern' pieces have been on display for nearly eighty years.