Vicious circle
01
恶性循环, 恶性循环圈
a situation where one problem brings about another and that only worsens the original problem
Idiom
Informal
例子
His chronic procrastination created a vicious circle, as missed deadlines led to stress, and stress further hindered his ability to meet deadlines.
他的长期拖延造成了一个恶性循环，因为错过截止日期导致了压力，而压力又进一步阻碍了他按时完成任务的能力。
The company 's financial troubles resulted in layoffs, which, in turn, led to a decreased workforce, creating a vicious cycle of reduced productivity and more financial woes.
公司的财务困境导致了裁员，这反过来又导致了劳动力的减少，形成了一个生产力下降和更多财务困境的恶性循环。
02
恶性循环, 循环论证
an argument in which the conclusion is assumed in the premise, resulting in circular reasoning
例子
Claiming " the law is just because it is the law " is a classic vicious circle.
声称“法律是公正的，因为它是法律”是一个经典的恶性循环。
The debate fell into a vicious cycle when each side used its own claim as proof.
当各方将自己的主张作为证据使用时，辩论陷入了恶性循环。
