tailspin

• اسم يشير إلى حالة من الذعر أو الارتباك أو فقدان السيطرة تؤدي غالبًا إلى الانهيار، كما يصف الهبوط الحلزوني السريع للطائرة.

A noun referring to a state of panic, confusion, or loss of control, often leading to a collapse; also describes a rapid, spiraling descent of an aircraft.

1. Emotional collapseB2informalamerican

   A state of extreme emotional distress or loss of control, often leading to a breakdown.

   انهيار عاطفي

   • After losing his job, he went into a tailspin of depression.
   • The bad news sent her into a complete tailspin.
   • He's been in a tailspin ever since the breakup.

   المرادفاتbreakdowncollapsecrisismeltdownpanic

2. Aircraft descentC1formal

   A rapid, uncontrolled descent of an aircraft in a steep, spiraling motion.

   اللولب الهوائي

   • The pilot managed to recover the plane from a dangerous tailspin.
   • The aircraft entered a tailspin after a mechanical failure.
   • Training exercises include how to escape a tailspin.

   المرادفاتdivenosediveplungespinspiral