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Spiral down Meaning in English

expression

ˈspaɪɹəɫ/ /ˈdaʊn
SPY-ruhl DOWN
spˈaɪəɹəl/ /dˈaʊn
SPY-uh-ruhl DOWN

释义

To decrease or decline rapidly in a continuous or worsening way, often used for situations, emotions, or conditions getting worse and worse.

用法与细微差别

Usually metaphorical; describes worsening situations, moods, or behaviors. Common collocations: 'spiral down into depression,' 'spiral down financially.' More formal than casual speech; can also describe literal, physical downward spirals, but far less often.

例句

After losing his job, he started to spiral down emotionally.

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The company continued to spiral down despite its efforts.

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Prices began to spiral down after the market crash.

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If you don't ask for help, things can really spiral down fast.

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His health began to spiral down after the diagnosis.

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Don’t let one bad day make your mood spiral down.

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