1.The revolving currents of this molten iron at Earth's center act as a gigantic electromagnet.
act as 充当;扮演
That sofa also acts as a bed.
那沙发也可当床 。
2.The last time was 780,000 years ago, so the next flip is well overdue.
overdue 迟到的;未兑的
The landlady is angry because the rent is overdue.
女房东生气了,因为房租过期未付 。