The Open Dictionary

tailspin

名词

UK/ˈteɪlˌspɪn/
US/ˈteɪlˌspɪn/

定义 tailspin 名词

  1. Countable(可數名詞)Usually singular(通常單數)

    A situation in which an aircraft spirals downwards rapidly.

    （飛機的）尾旋；螺旋式下降

  2. Singular(單數)

    A condition where a situation rapidly deteriorates, losing control and spiraling into failure.

    失控狀態；混亂；一團糟

    • After the CEO's departure, the stock price went into a tailspin.

      CEO離職後，股價陷入了失控狀態。

    • The project quickly went into a tailspin due to lack of leadership.

      由於缺乏領導，專案很快陷入了混亂。

    • The company's reputation went into a tailspin after the disclosure of false financial statements.

      在虛假財務報表被揭露後，公司的聲譽一落千丈。