Definition
an action that worsens an already difficult situation, especially by forcing someone to do something.
恶化局势
The company's decision to cut benefits for all employees was another turn of the screw.
公司决定削减所有员工福利，这无疑是雪上加霜。
Just when I thought things couldn't get any worse, my car broke down - it was another turn of the screw.
就在我以为情况不会再糟时，我的车坏了——这真是雪上加霜。
The government's decision to increase taxes was definitely another turn of the screw for small businesses.
政府决定增加税收，这对小型企业来说无疑是雪上加霜。