tailspin
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/ˈteɪlspɪn/
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/ˈteɪlspɪn/
A rapid, uncontrolled downward spiral of an aircraft, often caused by the pilot losing control.
The airplane went into a tailspin and started to fall quickly towards the ground.
飛行機がテイルスピンに入り、地面に向かって急速に墜落し始めた。
A situation that quickly gets much worse and is difficult to control.
The company's profits went into a tailspin after the scandal was revealed.
スキャンダルが明らかになってから、会社の利益は急激に下落した。