spiraling

ˈspaiərəlɪŋ

v to wind or move in a spiral course
v form a spiral
v move in a spiral or zigzag course
s in the shape of a coil

v. 盘旋上升（或下降）( spiral的现在分词 ); （物价等）不断急剧地上升（或下降）

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使用频率

spiraling 由词根 spir（意为“呼吸、旋转”）和后缀 -ing 组成，表示正在进行的动作。可以联想到“旋转”的动作。

例句

1. The costs of living are spiraling out of control in many cities.

许多城市的生活成本正在失控地上升。

2. She felt her thoughts spiraling as she worried about the future.

她因为担心未来而感到思绪不断 spiraling。

3. The roller coaster was spiraling down at high speed, making everyone scream.

过山车以高速 spiraling 向下，令所有人尖叫。