What does vortex mean?

A spinning mass of fluid drawing things towards its centre A situation that pulls people into increasing confusion or difficulty

How is vortex pronounced?

UK /ˈvɔːteks/, US /ˈvɔːrteks/.

/ˈvɔːteks/ · /ˈvɔːrteks/

CEFR level C2Topic NatureWord #7033 in the learning path

旋涡；涡流

n. A spinning mass of fluid drawing things towards its centre

旋涡；涡流

n. A situation that pulls people into increasing confusion or difficulty

困境的旋涡

Leaves spun in a vortex beside the riverbank.

树叶在河岸旁的旋涡中打转。

Without access to affordable credit, some households become trapped in a vortex of debt and financial insecurity.

如果无法获得利率可负担的贷款，一些家庭就会陷入债务与财务不稳定的旋涡。

复数可用vortices或vortexes；也可比喻困境。

What does vortex mean?: A spinning mass of fluid drawing things towards its centre A situation that pulls people into increasing confusion or difficulty
How is vortex pronounced?: UK /ˈvɔːteks/, US /ˈvɔːrteks/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.