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单词 spiral
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spiral
(spaɪərəl )
Word forms: spirals , spiralling , spiralled regional note:   in AM, use spiraling, spiraled
1. countable noun
A spiral is a shape which winds round and round, with each curve above or outside the previous one.
Spiral is also an adjective.
...a spiral staircase.
2. verb
If something spirals or is spiralled somewhere, it grows or moves in a spiral curve.
Vines spiraled upward toward the roof. [VERB adverb/preposition]
...a bullet spiralling out of a gun barrel. [VERB adverb/preposition]
Did you notice whether the roots were spiralled round the pot? [be VERB-ed]
[Also VERB]
Spiral is also a noun.
Larks were rising in spirals from the ridge.
3. verb
If an amount or level spirals, it rises quickly and at an increasing rate.
Production costs began to spiral. [VERB]
...a spiralling trend of violence. [VERB-ing]
The unemployment rate is spiralling upwards. [VERB adverb/preposition]
Synonyms: soar, rise, escalate, climb  
Spiral is also a noun.
...an inflationary spiral.
...a spiral of debt.
4. verb
If an amount or level spirals downwards, it falls quickly and at an increasing rate.
House prices will continue to spiral downwards. [VERB adverb/preposition]
Collocations:
debt spiral
It found that an income decline of 510 per month will leave households unable to meet interest costs, driving them into a debt spiral.
Times, Sunday Times
Who ignored the debt spiral as it built up?
Times, Sunday Times
Their debt spiral deepens with consequences for us all.
Times, Sunday Times
The worst-hit states, burdened by heavy debt repayments and shrinking tax revenues, are struggling to avoid a debt spiral.
Times, Sunday Times
Payday loan charges were capped in 2015 as part of moves to prevent people getting trapped in a debt spiral.
Times, Sunday Times
situation spirals
They, more than anyone, are aware of the potential damage if the situation spirals out of their control and derails the entire bidding process.
Times, Sunday Times
The situation spirals out of control rapidly when violence erupts.
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But during a robbery situation spirals out of control: the raiders were forced to take hostages, and to hide in tunnels of subway with them.
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The situation spirals downward and one of them must leave the school.
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spiral of violence
Some observers fear his policy will provoke a spiral of violence as cartel bosses fight to safeguard their territories.
Times, Sunday Times
We are in a terrifying spiral of violence which can be reversed only by restoring discipline in our homes and our schools.
The Sun
A spiral of violence ensued.
Times, Sunday Times
The spiral of violence means people are choosing to stay at home.
Times, Sunday Times
This attack could provoke a response and a further spiral of violence.
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spiral shape
But building his dream home — in a spiral shape inspired by nature — was possibly the greatest challenge yet.
Times, Sunday Times
Roll again and then gently roll into a spiral shape, then place the dough in a round shape.
Times, Sunday Times
The reel holds the film in a spiral shape, with space between each successive loop so the chemicals may flow freely across the film's surfaces.
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He realized that the idea of stars arranged permanently in a spiral shape was untenable.
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The spiral shape of the awn can unwind during daily changes in humidity, leading to self-burial of the seeds once they are on the ground.
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spiral slide
All the homes have sold, except for the five-storey penthouse, with its rooftop terrace, infinity pool and spiral slide.
Times, Sunday Times
But if you want a subterranean squash court, or a spiral slide to whizz you from bed to pool, he's your man.
Times, Sunday Times
It consists of a spiral slide traveling the full height of the building.
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upward spiral
I think it's an upward spiral and it can only get better.
The Sun (2014)
You're on the upward spiral.
Life Without Work (1994)
Your confidence will rise and you will have begun that upward spiral to success.
Why Am I Afraid to be Assertive? (1994)
vicious spiral
First, melting sea ice risks triggering a vicious spiral.
Times, Sunday Times
This creates a 'vicious spiral' until it seems boastful to marry.
Times, Sunday Times
They are being undermined by a crazy, vicious spiral involving the share price, the rating agencies and the cost of insuring against their default.
Times, Sunday Times
And so starts a vicious spiral of increasing use.
Times,Sunday Times
Shame triggers guilt, guilt triggers inadequacy, inadequacy triggers self-hatred, and so it goes on in a vicious spiral.
Times, Sunday Times
Translations:
Chinese: 螺旋形
Japanese: らせん
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