vicious circle

US /ˈvɪʃ.əs ˈsɜːr.kl̩/
UK /ˈvɪʃ.əs ˈsɜːr.kl̩/
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恶性循环

a situation in which one problem leads to another problem, and that second problem makes the first problem worse

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The company was caught in a vicious circle of declining sales and budget cuts.
公司陷入了销量下滑和预算削减的恶性循环
Lack of sleep can create a vicious circle of stress and fatigue.
睡眠不足会造成压力和疲劳的恶性循环