" Animal magnetism, " said Ron gloomily, pulling stray threads out of his cuffs.
“异性相吸嘛。”罗恩闷闷不乐地回答,一边把袖口的线头揪掉。
七角楼(上)
For her own part, she had reason to believe that he practised animal magnetism, and, if such things were in fashion nowadays, should be apt to suspect him of studying the Black Art up there in his lonesome chamber.
Animal magnetism, also known as mesmerism, was the name given by the German doctor Franz Mesmer in the 18th century to what he believed to be an invisible natural force exerted by animals. He believed that the force could have physical effects, including healing. He tried persistently but without success to achieve scientific recognition of his theories.