spiral down

US /ˈspaɪ.rəl daʊn/
UK /ˈspaɪ.rəl daʊn/
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急剧恶化, 螺旋式下降

to continuously get worse or decline, often at an accelerating rate

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After losing his job, his life began to spiral down.
失业后,他的生活开始急剧恶化
The company's profits continued to spiral down due to poor management.
由于管理不善,公司的利润持续螺旋式下降