spiral
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/ˈspaɪrəl/
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/ˈspaɪrəl/
a shape that curves around a center point, getting farther away with each turn
The staircase had a beautiful spiral shape.
계단은 아름다운 나선형 모양을 가지고 있었습니다.
a situation that keeps getting worse or better very quickly
The economy is in a downward spiral.
경제는 하향 나선에 빠져 있습니다.
having a curved shape that winds around a center
The spiral pattern on the shell was very pretty.
조개껍질의 나선형 패턴은 매우 예뻤습니다.
to move in a circular pattern going up or down
The leaves spiral down from the trees in autumn.
가을에 나뭇잎이 나무에서 나선형으로 내려옵니다.
to increase or decrease very quickly
Costs continue to spiral upward each year.
비용은 매년 나선형으로 상승하고 있습니다.