tailspin
noun /ˈteɪlspɪn/
/ˈteɪlspɪn/
[singular]- a situation in which a pilot loses control of an aircraft and it turns round and round as it falls quickly towards the ground, with the back making larger circles than the front
（飞机的）尾旋，尾螺旋 - to go into a tailspin
陷入混乱
- to go into a tailspin
- a situation that suddenly becomes much worse and is not under control
恶化的局势；慌乱；混乱；失控 - Following the announcement, share prices went into a tailspin.
公告宣布后，股市大跌。
- Following the announcement, share prices went into a tailspin.