spiral
gb/spˈaɪɹəl/ us/spˈaɪɹəl/
B2
Angličtina
~ 6300
elfajul, elszabadul, kicsúszik az irányítás alól, lefelé tartó spirál, negatív spirál, spirálban mozog, spirál, csigavonal, spirális, csigás, spirál alakú, rohamosan nő, elszáll, belepörög, bespirálozik, spirálba kerül
SLOVESO
B2
1
Vzorec užití:
[something] spirals (out of control / into [a bad state])
What began as a small argument quickly spiraled into a full-blown family feud.
Ami apró vitának indult, gyorsan igazi családi viszállyá fajult.
The protests started peacefully but spiraled out of control after nightfall.
A tüntetések békésen kezdődtek, de sötétedés után kicsúsztak az irányítás alól.
If we ignore these early signs, the problem could spiral into a major crisis.
Her spending started to spiral out of control after she lost her job.
Tensions between the two countries are spiraling dangerously, worrying their neighbors.
Učební příklady
The party was fun at first, but then it spiraled out of control.
A buli eleinte jó volt, de aztán kicsúszott az irányítás alól.
His stress began to spiral when he missed another deadline.
Amikor újabb határidőt mulasztott el, kezdett elhatalmasodni rajta a stressz.
If you do not talk about the problem, it can spiral and become very big.
The fight between the two boys spiraled into a big school problem.
Their argument spiraled into shouting and broken dishes.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use *spiral* only for physical movement. In modern English, it is very common to use *spiral* for non-physical situations like relationships, problems, or emotions: *The project spiraled into chaos*, *Prices have spiraled*. Also, learners may say *spiral down of control* instead of the fixed phrase *spiral out of control*.
Význam
to get worse fast, lose control
Kolokace
spiral out of control
|spiral into chaos
|spiral into crisis
|spiral into debt
|spiral into violence
Synonyma
escalate (Focuses on a situation increasing in intensity, not always with the strong sense of losing control.)
|
snowball (Emphasizes something growing larger and more serious as it continues, often in an uncontrolled way.)
Antonyma
stabilize (Describes a situation becoming steady and controlled rather than getting worse and worse.)
Témata
problems
|emotions
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To become worse and worse very quickly so that it is hard to stop or control.
To change for the worse very quickly and in a way that becomes hard or impossible to control, often moving from one bad stage to an even worse one.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
2
Vzorec užití:
a [downward] spiral of [something]
The town fell into a downward spiral of unemployment and crime.
A város a munkanélküliség és a bűnözés lefelé tartó spiráljába került.
She was caught in a spiral of anxiety and avoidance.
A szorongás és az elkerülés spiráljának csapdájába került.
Rising prices and falling wages created a financial spiral for many families.
The breakup sent him into a painful spiral of loneliness and self-doubt.
The country is trying to stop the spiral of violence between rival groups.
Učební příklady
He is stuck in a downward spiral of debt.
Beleragadt az adósságspirálba.
The company entered a spiral of problems after the bad news.
A rossz hír után a cég egyre súlyosbodó problémák spiráljába került.
Her fear and stress made a spiral that was hard to break.
We must stop this spiral of hate before it is too late.
Losing his job started a spiral in his life.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *fall into a spiral down* instead of the natural phrase *fall into a downward spiral*. Also, *spiral* as a noun usually needs a modifier like *downward*, *economic*, or *vicious*: saying simply *He is in a spiral* is understandable but sounds incomplete in many contexts.
Význam
process of getting worse and worse
Kolokace
downward spiral
|economic spiral
|spiral of violence
|spiral of debt
|spiral of addiction
Synonyma
vicious circle (Focuses on a repeating cycle where one problem causes another; *spiral* highlights the worsening direction more than repetition.)
Antonyma
virtuous circle (Describes a repeated process where each good result leads to more good results, the opposite of a worsening spiral.)
Témata
problems
|emotions
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A long process where something gets worse and worse over time.
A continuous process in which a situation, condition, or behavior becomes steadily worse, often with each stage making the next one more severe.
SLOVESO
B2
3
Vzorec užití:
[something] spirals [up/down/around] [place]
A column of smoke spiraled up from the chimney into the cold sky.
A kéményből füstoszlop szállt fel spirálban a hideg ég felé.
The maple leaf broke free and spiraled slowly to the ground.
A juharlevél leszakadt, és lassan spirálban hullott a földre.
The hawk spiraled high above the field, watching for movement below.
As the pilot lost control, the small plane began to spiral toward the ocean.
Bubbles spiraled around her as she dived deeper into the pool.
Učební příklady
Smoke spiraled up from the fire.
Spirálban szállt fel a füst a tűzből.
The little paper plane spiraled down slowly.
A kis papírrepülő lassan spirálban ereszkedett lefelé.
A bird spiraled above our heads.
The leaf left the tree and spiraled to the ground.
The toy rocket spiraled into the sky.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse *spiral* with *spin*. *Spiral* includes movement through space (up, down, in, or out) while moving in circles. *Spin* means turning quickly around its own center, often without moving away from that spot.
Význam
move in a winding circular path
Kolokace
smoke spiraled up
|leaves spiraled down
|birds spiral overhead
|the plane spiraled down
|spiraling to the ground
Synonyma
coil (Usually refers more to the shape or action of winding something into loops, not free movement through space.)
|
twist (General word for turning or bending; does not necessarily include the circular path around a center.)
Antonyma
move straight (Describes movement in a direct line, without the curved, circling path of spiraling.)
Témata
nature
|movement
|science
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To move in circles around a center while going up, down, in, or out.
To move in a curve that winds around a central point or axis, usually while gradually moving upward, downward, inward, or outward.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
4
spirál
B1
csigavonal
B2
Vzorec užití:
a spiral of [shape/material]
The staircase rose as a tight spiral in the center of the room.
A lépcső szűk spirálban emelkedett a szoba közepén.
She drew a simple spiral on the page to show how the story would develop.
Egy egyszerű spirált rajzolt a lapra, hogy megmutassa, hogyan bontakozik majd ki a történet.
The snail’s shell formed a beautiful spiral of cream and brown.
From space, the storm looked like a massive spiral of clouds.
He bought a small notebook with a metal spiral along the edge.
Učební příklady
The snail’s shell has a spiral.
A csigaházon spirál látható.
She drew a big spiral on the paper.
Nagy spirált rajzolt a papírra.
The stairs go up in a spiral.
There is a metal spiral on the side of the notebook.
I like the spiral in the center of this picture.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes describe this shape only as *circle* or *round*. A *spiral* goes around a center but moves in or out each time, unlike a simple circle, which stays the same distance from the center.
Význam
curve that winds around a center
Kolokace
spiral staircase
|spiral pattern
|spiral shell
|spiral galaxy
|spiral notebook
|spiral binding
Synonyma
coil (Usually emphasizes a wire, rope, or similar material wound into loops, not just the geometric line or pattern.)
Antonyma
straight line (A line with no curves or turns, opposite to a spiral's continuous curve.)
Témata
shape
|science
|design
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A line or shape that goes around and around a center, moving in or out as it turns.
A curve or line that winds around a central point or axis, usually moving steadily closer to or farther from that center with each turn.
B2
5
Vzorec užití:
a spiral [object/shape/staircase]
They climbed the narrow spiral staircase to the tower.
A keskeny csigalépcsőn mentek fel a toronyba.
Her hair fell in long spiral curls down her back.
A haja hosszú csigákban omlott a hátára.
The artist carved a spiral pattern into the wooden door.
The ram’s spiral horns made it easy to spot from far away.
We used spiral pasta in the salad so the sauce would stick better.
Učební příklady
We walked up a spiral staircase.
Egy csigalépcsőn mentünk fel.
She has long, spiral hair.
Hosszú, csigás fürtjei vannak.
The plate has a blue spiral design.
The ram has big spiral horns.
I like this spiral pattern on the wall.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *spiral form* or *spirally* when describing shape. In most cases, simply using *spiral* before a noun (e.g. *spiral stairs*, *spiral hair*) is the most natural choice.
Význam
having a spiral shape
Kolokace
spiral staircase
|spiral pattern
|spiral curls
|spiral horns
|spiral pasta
Synonyma
coiled (Suggests something flexible wound into loops; not all coiled things have the clear, open spiral form.)
|
helical (Technical term often used in science and engineering, especially for 3D spiral shapes like springs.)
Antonyma
straight (Describes something without curves, the opposite of a spiral shape.)
Témata
shape
|design
|architecture
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Shaped like a spiral, going around and around a center while moving in or out.
Having the shape of a spiral, curving around a central point or axis while gradually moving inward, outward, upward, or downward.
SLOVESO
B2
6
rohamosan nő
B2
elszáll
B2
Vzorec užití:
[prices/costs/rates] spiral [up/down]
Housing prices have spiraled in the last five years.
Az elmúlt öt évben elszálltak a lakásárak.
Health-care costs continue to spiral despite government efforts.
Az egészségügyi költségek a kormányzati erőfeszítések ellenére továbbra is rohamosan nőnek.
Without price controls, inflation could spiral out of reach.
Crime rates have spiraled in several major cities this year.
The company’s losses spiraled after the product recall.
Učební příklady
Food prices are spiraling this year.
Idén rohamosan emelkednek az élelmiszerárak.
Their debts spiraled after the accident.
A baleset után rohamosan nőttek az adósságaik.
The number of cases spiraled in just one week.
Costs will spiral if we do not plan well.
The bill spiraled to more than we could pay.
Častá chyba:
Learners may overuse *go up* or *go down* where *spiral* is more precise for fast, continuous change. Also, *spiral* is often used with plural or uncountable nouns like *prices*, *costs*, *rates*, not normally with single concrete objects.
Význam
increase or decrease very quickly
Kolokace
costs spiral
|prices spiral
|spiraling costs
|spiraling inflation
|crime rates have spiraled
Synonyma
skyrocket (Only describes very fast increase, not decrease, and is more informal and dramatic.)
|
plummet (Describes a very fast decrease; *spiral* can describe both rising and falling.)
Antonyma
remain stable (Means not changing much in amount, the opposite of spiraling quickly.)
Témata
business
|economy
|society
|finance
Definice
To go up or down very fast in number, price, or level.
To increase or decrease very quickly and continuously in amount, cost, or level, often causing concern or difficulty.
SLOVESO
C1
INFORMAL
7
Vzorec užití:
[someone] spirals (about/over [something])
If I read the comments, I know I’m just going to spiral.
Ha elolvasom a kommenteket, tudom, hogy csak bele fogok pörögni.
She started to spiral after the doctor mentioned a possible complication.
Azután kezdett belepörögni, hogy az orvos megemlített egy lehetséges szövődményt.
When I don’t sleep enough, I spiral into worst-case thinking very quickly.
Therapy has helped him notice when he begins to spiral and take a break.
Try not to spiral about the exam; you’ve prepared as well as you can.
Učební příklady
After the bad news, he started to spiral.
A rossz hír után elkezdett belepörögni.
If I think about it too much, I spiral and cannot sleep.
Ha túl sokat gondolok rá, belepörgök, és nem tudok aludni.
She spiraled into fear after the phone call.
I do not want to spiral about this problem again.
Talking to a friend can help me not spiral.
Častá chyba:
Learners may think this use of *spiral* always needs *out of control*, but in mental-health or casual talk, people often just say *spiral* with no extra words: *I spiraled for hours after that message.* Also, this sense is usually about worries and emotions, not physical movement.
Význam
mentally get stuck in worsening thoughts
Kolokace
spiral mentally
|spiral into anxiety
|spiral into depression
|spiral after [something]
|spiral about [something]
Synonyma
ruminate (More formal and often slower; *spiral* suggests quicker loss of control and increasing distress.)
Antonyma
calm down (Describes reducing strong emotions, the opposite of letting negative thoughts grow and intensify.)
Témata
emotions
|mental health
|daily life
|health
Definice
To think more and more negative thoughts very fast so that you feel worse and worse.
To fall into a pattern of repeated negative thoughts and feelings that quickly become more intense, often leading to anxiety, panic, or sadness.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
spiral
IPA
GB/spˈaɪɹəl/
US/spˈaɪɹəl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
spir - al (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (spir)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: spiral
Noun
- Base: spiral
- Plural: spirals
Verb
- Base: spiral
- 3rd Person Singular: spirals
- Present Participle: spiraling, spiralling
- Past: spiraled, spiralled
Příbuzná slova
Forms
spirals
noun
spiraling
verb
spiralling
verb
spiraled
verb
spiralled
verb
Related words
spiralize
verb
spiralizer
noun
Výrazy
death spiral
1/dˈɛθ spˈaɪɹəl/
fixed phrase
worsening process ending in failure
A very bad process where something keeps getting worse until it stops or fails completely.
Příklady
- The airline entered a death spiral of rising costs and falling ticket sales.
- Scientists warn of a death spiral for some animal populations as their habitat disappears.
- Without new customers, the service could go into a death spiral and shut down.
spiral binding
1/spˈaɪɹəl bˈaɪndɪŋ/
fixed phrase
binding with a spiral coil
A way to join pages into a book using a metal or plastic spiral through small holes on one side.
Příklady
- The report was printed with spiral binding for easy use.
- Spiral binding lets the book lie flat on the table.
- Many cookbooks use spiral binding so the pages stay open.
spiral down
1/spˈaɪɹəl dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
move or decline in a spiral
To go down in a spiral shape, or to become worse and worse.
Příklady
- The helicopter began to spiral down toward the landing pad.
- After the scandal, public trust in the politician spiraled down.
- The bird spiraled down gracefully before landing on the branch.
spiral galaxy
1/spˈaɪɹəl ɡˈæləksi/
fixed phrase
technical
galaxy with spiral arms
A large group of stars in space that has long arms in a spiral shape around the center.
Příklady
- Our Milky Way is a spiral galaxy.
- The telescope captured a clear image of a distant spiral galaxy.
- Spiral galaxies often have bright, well-defined arms.
spiral into
1/spˈaɪɹəl ˈɪntu/
phrasal verb
quickly become a (bad) state
To very quickly move into a certain condition, often a bad one like chaos, depression, or debt.
Příklady
- The peaceful protest spiraled into chaos after nightfall.
- Without help, his sadness could spiral into depression.
- Small money problems can easily spiral into serious debt.
spiral out of control
1/spˈaɪɹəl ˈaʊt əv kəntɹˈoʊl/
idiom
become impossible to control
To become so bad or so fast that nobody can manage or stop it.
Příklady
- The party spiraled out of control after someone posted the address online.
- Medical costs have spiraled out of control in the last decade.
- The argument quickly spiraled out of control and the manager had to step in.
spiral up
1/spˈaɪɹəl ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
move or increase in a spiral
To go up in a spiral shape, or to increase more and more.
Příklady
- Smoke from the campfire spiraled up into the night sky.
- Housing costs continue to spiral up in the city.
- The kite spiraled up on the strong wind.
upward spiral
1/ˈʌpwɚd spˈaɪɹəl/
fixed phrase
process of steady improvement
A long process where a situation becomes better and better step by step.
Příklady
- Regular exercise and better sleep put her in an upward spiral of energy and confidence.
- Good grades and useful feedback created an upward spiral of motivation for the students.
- The new policies started an upward spiral in local businesses’ success.
wage-price spiral
1/wˈeɪd͡ʒ pɹˈaɪs spˈaɪɹəl/
fixed phrase
technical
cycle of rising wages and prices
An economic situation where wages go up, then prices go up, and this keeps repeating so both rise again and again.
Příklady
- The government is trying to avoid a wage-price spiral.
- Economists warned that the new contracts could trigger a wage-price spiral.
- A wage-price spiral can make inflation very hard to control.
downward spiral
1/dˈaʊnwɚd spˈaɪɹəl/
idiom
process of steady decline
A long process where a situation becomes worse and worse step by step.
Příklady
- After his injury, he entered a downward spiral of painkillers and missed practices.
- The town has been in a downward spiral since the factory closed.
- They are trying to break the downward spiral of poverty in the area.
downward spiral
2/dˈaʊnwɚd spˈaɪɹəl/
idiom
a process of getting worse and worse
A situation that keeps becoming worse, where each problem causes more and more problems.
Příklady
- After he lost his job, his debts and stress created a downward spiral.
- The company entered a downward spiral of falling sales and staff cuts.
spiral notebook
1/spˈaɪɹəl nˈoʊtbˌʊk/
fixed phrase
notebook with spiral binding
A paper notebook held together with a wire or plastic ring that goes in a spiral along the side.
Příklady
- I prefer using a spiral notebook so it lies flat on the desk.
- She always carries a small spiral notebook in her bag for ideas.
- She tore a page out of her spiral notebook.
- Please bring a spiral notebook to class for your notes.
- He flipped through his spiral notebook looking for the phone number.
spiral staircase
1/spˈaɪɹəl stˈɛɹkˌeɪs/
fixed phrase
stairs that go around in a spiral
A set of stairs that turn around and around a center as they go up or down.
Příklady
- The library has a spiral staircase leading to the second floor.
- They climbed the narrow spiral staircase to the top of the tower.
- They built a spiral staircase to save space in the small apartment.
- A spiral staircase connects the two floors of the studio.
- The old lighthouse still has its original iron spiral staircase.