spiral
/ˈspaɪrəl/
CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #6107 in the learning path
螺旋形；螺旋线
Definitions
n. A curve winding around a centre or axis.
螺旋形；螺旋线
adj. Curving around a centre or axis.
螺旋形的
v. To move in curves, or increase or worsen rapidly.
盘旋；急剧上升或恶化
Example
The orange peel fell in a spiral onto the plate.
橙子皮呈螺旋状落在盘子上。
Without adequate housing policies, rental costs may spiral beyond the reach of many low-income families.
如果缺乏适当的住房政策，租金可能急剧上涨，超出许多低收入家庭的承受范围。
Collocations
- spiral staircase
- downward spiral
- spiral out of control
- spiralling costs
Word family
- spirally (adv.)
Usage tip
英式过去式spiralled；美式spiraled，双写规则不同。
FAQ
- What does spiral mean?
- A curve winding around a centre or axis. Curving around a centre or axis. To move in curves, or increase or worsen rapidly.
- How is spiral pronounced?
- UK /ˈspaɪrəl/, US /ˈspaɪrəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
