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spiral

/spaɪrəl/

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1 · noun

a curve that circles around a central point

螺旋形；螺线

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The staircase rose in a narrow spiral around the tower.
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楼梯沿着塔内狭窄的螺旋路径向上延伸。
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Pronunciation: /spaɪrəl/

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