磁铁在英语中被称为 magnet。这个词来自拉丁文 "magnes" 或 "magnes lapidis"，原意是 "磁石" 或 "磁石石"。一些例句及其中文翻译如下：

The magnet is attracted to metal objects. (磁铁会被金属物体吸引。)

The magnet has two poles, north and south. (磁铁有两个极，南极和北极。)

The magnet can be used to pick up paper clips. (磁铁可以用来捡起回形针。)

The magnet can also be used to make a compass. (磁铁也可以用来制作指南针。)