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spiral

/ˈspaɪərəl/

A shape that winds around a central point, becoming gradually further from or closer to it. It looks like a circle that never closes, continuing to grow or shrink in a curve.

例文

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1

The shell has a beautiful spiral pattern on the outside.

The sea object has a curved winding design on the exterior.

2

The architect included a spiral staircase to save space in the building.

The designer used a winding set of stairs to use less room.

3

Check out the cool spiral on this big lollipop!

Look at the neat winding shape on this large candy!

語族

名詞
spiral
Verb
spiral
副詞
spirally
形容詞
spiral
関連
spiraling
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覚え方のコツ

Think of a Snail's shell; both 'Snail' and 'Spiral' start with 'S' and have that winding shape.

クイックテスト

The water went down the drain in a fast _______.

正解!

正解は: spiral

例文

1

The shell has a beautiful spiral pattern on the outside.

everyday

The sea object has a curved winding design on the exterior.

2

The architect included a spiral staircase to save space in the building.

formal

The designer used a winding set of stairs to use less room.

3

Check out the cool spiral on this big lollipop!

informal

Look at the neat winding shape on this large candy!

4

Astronomers observed a spiral galaxy through the large telescope.

academic

Scientists saw a winding group of stars using the magnifying tool.

5

The company is worried about a downward spiral in sales this month.

business

The business is concerned about a continuous fall in selling items.

語族

名詞
spiral
Verb
spiral
副詞
spirally
形容詞
spiral
関連
spiraling

よく使う組み合わせ

spiral staircase a set of stairs that winds around a central pole
downward spiral a situation where things keep getting worse
upward spiral a situation where things keep getting better
spiral notebook a book for writing held together by a metal coil
spiral pattern a design that moves in a winding curve

よく使うフレーズ

spiral out of control

to get worse very quickly and become impossible to stop

death spiral

a process that leads quickly to failure or destruction

inflationary spiral

a situation where prices and wages keep rising together

よく混同される語

spiral vs circle

A circle stays the same distance from the center, while a spiral moves away from it.

spiral vs coil

A coil is often a series of loops of the same size, while a spiral usually expands.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use 'spiral' as a noun to describe a physical shape or as a verb to describe something moving in that shape or changing rapidly. It is very common in both physical descriptions (stairs, shells) and abstract situations (economics).

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'spiral' when they mean 'circle'. Remember that a spiral does not return to the same starting point like a perfect circle does.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a Snail's shell; both 'Snail' and 'Spiral' start with 'S' and have that winding shape.

📖

語源

Derived from the Greek 'speira', meaning a coil or twist.

文法パターン

countable noun (a spiral / two spirals) can be used as an adjective before another noun (spiral binder)
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文化的な背景

Spirals are universal symbols in art and nature, often representing growth, energy, and the cycle of life in many ancient cultures.

クイックテスト

The water went down the drain in a fast _______.

正解!

正解は: spiral

関連単語

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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