vortex
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/ˈvɔːrteks/
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/ˈvɔːteks/
A spinning mass that sucks things in, like water going down a drain.
The ship was pulled into the vortex and disappeared beneath the waves.
船は渦に引きずり込んで、波の下に消えた。
A situation that is very strong and hard to get away from.
The scandal created a vortex of negative publicity that the company couldn't escape.
スキャンダルは、会社が逃れられない否定的な宣伝の渦を創造しました。