Wordiyospiral
🇬🇧 UK/'spairәl/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
n.
A curve that winds around a central point at increasing distances; a self-reinforcing process that is hard to stop
螺旋形；螺旋线；（难以遏制的）螺旋式发展
v.
To move in a spiral path; to increase or decrease continuously and rapidly
螺旋形移动；急剧上升（或下降）
adj.
Having the shape of a spiral; helical
螺旋形的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedspirroot
+
alrelating to, having the nature of
=spiral
Common Collocations
- 1.downward spiral螺旋式下滑
- 2.spiral staircase螺旋形楼梯
- 3.spiral out of control螺旋式失控
- 4.upward spiral螺旋式上升
Example Sentences
- 1.
The staircase wound upward in a graceful spiral toward the top of the tower.
- 2.
Rising unemployment and falling consumer confidence created a dangerous economic spiral.
- 3.
Her anxiety began to spiral out of control after weeks of sleepless nights.