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.
배가 소용돌이에 빨려들어 파도 아래로 사라졌다.
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.
스캔들로 인해 회사가 벗어날 수 없는 부정적인 홍보의 소용돌이가 생겼습니다.