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spiral
5 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural spirals
plural spirals
Learner's definition of SPIRAL
[count]
1
: a circular curving line that goes around a central point while getting closer to or farther away from it螺旋曲线；螺旋形
- The glider flew in a wide spiral over the field.滑翔机在原野上空绕着螺旋形的大圈盘旋。
2
: a situation in which something continuously increases, decreases, or gets worse持续加剧的上升（或下降、恶化） — usually singular通常用单数
- an inflationary spiral [=a continuous increase in prices]恶性通货膨胀
- a spiral of problems问题的不断恶化
- Gas prices continued their dizzying upward spiral. [=gas prices got higher]汽油价格继续飞速上涨。
- His drug use drove him into a downward spiral. [=his condition became worse and worse]吸毒导致他的健康每况愈下。
3
American football : a kick or throw in which the ball spins while moving through the air旋球
- The quarterback threw a tight spiral to the receiver.四分卫向接球手扔了一个急旋球。
2 spiral /ˈspaɪrəl/ verb
spirals US spiraled or British spiralled US spiraling or British spiralling
2 spiral
/ˈspaɪrəl/
verb
spirals US spiraled or British spiralled US spiraling or British spiralling
Learner's definition of SPIRAL
[no object]
1
always followed by an adverb or preposition : to move in a circle around a central point while getting closer to or farther away from it : to move in a spiral螺旋式行进；盘旋
- Smoke spiraled up from the chimney.烟从烟囱盘旋上升。
- Vultures spiraled [=circled] overhead.秃鹰在上空盘旋。
- The airplane spiraled to the ground and crashed.飞机转着圈坠毁到地面上。
2
: to greatly increase, decrease, or get worse in a continuous and usually fast and uncontrolled way快速而失控地上升（或下降、恶化）
- The unemployment rate has been spiraling upward.失业率一直大幅上升。
- The stock market is spiraling downward.股市正急剧恶化。
- spiraling [=rapidly increasing] costs急剧增加的费用
- Let's deal with this crisis before it spirals out of control.趁着情况还没失控，咱们着手处理这场危机吧。
3 spiral /ˈspaɪrəl/ adjective
3 spiral
/ˈspaɪrəl/
adjective
Learner's definition of SPIRAL
always used before a noun
: winding or circling around a central point and usually getting closer to or farther away from it : shaped or moving like a spiral螺旋的；螺旋形的；螺旋式的
- a spiral seashell螺旋形的贝壳
- a spiral driveway螺旋形私人车道
1
a
: the path of a point in a plane moving around a central point while continuously receding from or approaching it
b
: a three-dimensional curve (such as a helix) with one or more turns about an axis
spiraled or spiralled; spiraling or spiralling
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Adjective a spiral staircase takes visitors up into the Statue of Liberty Noun The glider flew in a wide spiral over the field. The quarterback threw a tight spiral to the receiver. Verb Smoke spiraled up from the chimney. The airplane spiraled to the ground and crashed. The unemployment rate has been spiraling upward. The stock market is spiraling downward. Let's deal with this crisis before it spirals out of control. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Jocelyn Noveck, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 The screened spaces can be elaborate, freestanding structures outfitted with sunbathing perches, ramps and spiral staircases or a series of inexpensive wire cubes. oregonlive, 28 July 2022 The swanky residence, which is gated, features soaring ceilings, spiral staircases and ornate details that take inspiration from Renaissance-era Italian architecture. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 July 2022 The tire shop was closing up, and tenants at the Harold Apartments were climbing the spiral staircases to their rooftop decks. Gale Hollandstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2022 Images of the listing show high ceilings and a pair of spiral staircases with leopard print carpet in the atrium. Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Mar. 2022 The interiors will include expansive rooms with high ceilings, spiral staircases and special entrances. Amy Dobson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2021 Forget the standard issue desk-and-bunk—think spiral staircases, marble floors, and chandeliers literally sent over from some of the fanciest hotels in the country. Nikhita Mahtani, House Beautiful, 24 Aug. 2021 The exit out of a spiral arm is important, because by that point our solar system would have spent more time in a region of space with higher densities of stars. Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 2 Sep. 2022 Following a banner year in 2021, global PC sales have been in a downward spiral. Dan Gallagher, WSJ, 31 Aug. 2022 The poll July 5 to July 26 comes as cigarette use has been on a downward spiral over the past decade-plus. Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 The 11-inch-diameter brushes of this Ohio Steel sweeper are in a spiral—as opposed to straight—orientation, which puts less stress on the sweeper's internal components, resulting in a longer lifespan with fewer maintenance issues. Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 21 Aug. 2022 Their billionaire founders, Alibaba’s Jack Ma and Tencent’s Pony Ma, have both seen their respective fortunes plunge by almost 50% from 2021 levels, as the companies’ shares have continued to go on a downward spiral. Yue Wang, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Relations between China and the United States, already at a low before Ms. Pelosi’s visit, are now in a downward spiral. New York Times, 4 Aug. 2022 The 2008 financial crisis rocked the global economy, sending the U.S. housing and stock market on a downward spiral, and wiping out nearly 9 million jobs. Paolo Confino, Fortune, 25 July 2022 Unfortunately, typical older Americans are in a deep downward spiral. Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 21 July 2022 Sarah Chaney Cambon, WSJ, 3 Aug. 2022 But the non-partisan office also includes a warning in its 30-year outlook about how debt will soon spiral upward to new highs that could ultimately imperil the U.S. economy. Josh Boak, ajc, 27 July 2022 But most analysts, and many Ethiopians, feared the clashes could spiral into a full-blown conflict. Declan Walsh, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Aug. 2022 The play sags a little in the second act as Callie’s romantic troubles spiral out of control into farcical mayhem. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022 Analysts are worried an accidental encounter in the fast-moving situation could spiral out of control. New York Times, 3 Aug. 2022 His comments to a Swiss newspaper come as Russian and Ukrainian fertilizer, grains and other farm exports have been disrupted by Moscow’s invasion, helping food costs to spiral. Bloomberg.com, 7 July 2022 Prior to the war, Africa imported 44% of its wheat from Russia and Ukraine, according to the UN, and the supply shortage is starting to spiral towards catastrophic consequences. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 7 June 2022 However, his decision to take his challenge to the courts, rather than the streets, was a relief to many Kenyans who feared the argument might spiral into violence. Declan Walsh, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022 See More
Adjective
Al Fayed’s security team, says later in London — and head up a spiral staircase to the Imperial Suite. Jocelyn Noveck, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 The screened spaces can be elaborate, freestanding structures outfitted with sunbathing perches, ramps and spiral staircases or a series of inexpensive wire cubes. oregonlive, 28 July 2022 The swanky residence, which is gated, features soaring ceilings, spiral staircases and ornate details that take inspiration from Renaissance-era Italian architecture. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 July 2022 The tire shop was closing up, and tenants at the Harold Apartments were climbing the spiral staircases to their rooftop decks. Gale Hollandstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2022 Images of the listing show high ceilings and a pair of spiral staircases with leopard print carpet in the atrium. Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Mar. 2022 The interiors will include expansive rooms with high ceilings, spiral staircases and special entrances. Amy Dobson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2021 Forget the standard issue desk-and-bunk—think spiral staircases, marble floors, and chandeliers literally sent over from some of the fanciest hotels in the country. Nikhita Mahtani, House Beautiful, 24 Aug. 2021 The exit out of a spiral arm is important, because by that point our solar system would have spent more time in a region of space with higher densities of stars. Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 Noun
With his life in a downward spiral, the case become a lifeline for him. Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 2 Sep. 2022 Following a banner year in 2021, global PC sales have been in a downward spiral. Dan Gallagher, WSJ, 31 Aug. 2022 The poll July 5 to July 26 comes as cigarette use has been on a downward spiral over the past decade-plus. Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 The 11-inch-diameter brushes of this Ohio Steel sweeper are in a spiral—as opposed to straight—orientation, which puts less stress on the sweeper's internal components, resulting in a longer lifespan with fewer maintenance issues. Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 21 Aug. 2022 Their billionaire founders, Alibaba’s Jack Ma and Tencent’s Pony Ma, have both seen their respective fortunes plunge by almost 50% from 2021 levels, as the companies’ shares have continued to go on a downward spiral. Yue Wang, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Relations between China and the United States, already at a low before Ms. Pelosi’s visit, are now in a downward spiral. New York Times, 4 Aug. 2022 The 2008 financial crisis rocked the global economy, sending the U.S. housing and stock market on a downward spiral, and wiping out nearly 9 million jobs. Paolo Confino, Fortune, 25 July 2022 Unfortunately, typical older Americans are in a deep downward spiral. Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 21 July 2022 Verb
No one knows whether the U.S. economy will spiral into a steeper downturn with sharp cutbacks in consumer spending, but such a scenario would almost certainly entail more layoffs. Sarah Chaney Cambon, WSJ, 3 Aug. 2022 But the non-partisan office also includes a warning in its 30-year outlook about how debt will soon spiral upward to new highs that could ultimately imperil the U.S. economy. Josh Boak, ajc, 27 July 2022 But most analysts, and many Ethiopians, feared the clashes could spiral into a full-blown conflict. Declan Walsh, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Aug. 2022 The play sags a little in the second act as Callie’s romantic troubles spiral out of control into farcical mayhem. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022 Analysts are worried an accidental encounter in the fast-moving situation could spiral out of control. New York Times, 3 Aug. 2022 His comments to a Swiss newspaper come as Russian and Ukrainian fertilizer, grains and other farm exports have been disrupted by Moscow’s invasion, helping food costs to spiral. Bloomberg.com, 7 July 2022 Prior to the war, Africa imported 44% of its wheat from Russia and Ukraine, according to the UN, and the supply shortage is starting to spiral towards catastrophic consequences. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 7 June 2022 However, his decision to take his challenge to the courts, rather than the streets, was a relief to many Kenyans who feared the argument might spiral into violence. Declan Walsh, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Adjective
1551, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Noun
1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
1834, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense
Time Traveler
The first known use of spiral was in 1551 Phrases Containing spiral
noun
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