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.
비행기가 꼬리 회전 상태에 들어가고 바닥으로 빠르게 떨어지기 시작했다.
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.
스캔들이 밝혀진 후 회사의 이익은 급격히 하락했다.