to spiral
01
盘旋, 螺旋上升
to move or extend in a continuous and widening circular pattern
Intransitive: to spiral | to spiral to a direction
例子
The hawk spiraled high above, scanning the ground for prey.
鹰盘旋在高空，扫描地面寻找猎物。
02
使成螺旋形, 使旋转成螺旋状
to induce or create a spiral shape or trajectory in movement
Transitive: to spiral sth
例子
The artist carefully manipulated the clay on the pottery wheel to spiral it into an elegant vase.
艺术家在陶轮上小心翼翼地操纵粘土，将其螺旋成一个优雅的花瓶。
03
急剧上升, 失控地增加
to increase in a rapid and uncontrollable way
Intransitive
例子
Following the initial outbreak, the pandemic began to spiral, overwhelming healthcare systems across the globe.
在最初的爆发之后，疫情开始螺旋式上升，压垮了全球的医疗系统。
Spiral
01
螺旋, 螺线
(geometry) a curved shape or design that gradually winds around a center or axis
例子
The seashell exhibited a perfect spiral, intricately formed by nature.
贝壳展示了一个完美的螺旋，由大自然精巧地形成。
02
a structure formed by winding continuously around a central axis
例子
The seashell has a natural spiral.
03
an ornamental curve on a flat surface that winds outward from a center
例子
The artist painted spirals on the pottery.
04
a rapid, self-reinforcing change in economic conditions, often worsening or accelerating over time
例子
Unchecked spending led to a debt spiral.
spiral
01
螺旋的, 盘旋的
having a shape that winds around a central point or axis
例子
The staircase featured a spiral design, allowing for a compact and visually striking ascent.
楼梯采用了螺旋设计，使得上升既紧凑又视觉冲击力强。
