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vor·tex /ˈvɔːteks $ ˈvɔːr-/ noun (plural vortices /-təsiːz/ or vortexes) [countableC] 1. HEa mass of wind or water that spins quickly and pulls things into its centre 旋风;漩涡
2 [usually singular] writtenEFFECT/INFLUENCE a situation that has a powerful effect on people’s lives and that influences their behaviour, even if they do not want it to 〔感情或局势的〕旋涡vortex of the vortex of emotions surrounding the case 围绕这宗案件的感情旋涡