whirlpool
/ˈhwɜːlpuːl/noun
1- a quickly rotating mass of water in a river or sea into which objects may be drawn, typically caused by the meeting of conflicting currents旋涡。
1.1
- figurative a turbulent situation from which it is hard to escape〈喻〉骚乱, 混乱, 纷乱：
he was drawing her down into an emotional whirlpool.
他正在把她拖进情感的旋涡。
1.2
- （亦作 whirlpool bath）a heated pool in which hot aerated water is continuously circulated旋涡浴池。