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.
飛機進入尾旋狀態,開始迅速向地面墜落。
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.
醜聞被揭露後,公司的利润急劇下降。