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ascent

UK //əˈsent//US //əˈsent//

词源

源自拉丁语 'ascensus'(上升),经由古法语 'ascente' 进入英语,与动词 'ascend' 同源。

noun

❶ 指向上移动或攀登的动作或过程,常用于描述爬山、飞行器升空等场景。也可比喻地位或水平的提升。

“The climbers began their ascent of Mount Everest at dawn.”

(登山者在黎明时分开始了攀登珠穆朗玛峰的征程。)

“The rocket's ascent was visible for miles around.”

(火箭升空的景象在数英里外都清晰可见。)

同义词:climb, rise, ascension, upward movement, elevation

常见短语

make an ascent — 进行攀登或上升的动作,常用于登山或航空领域。

“The team will make their final ascent tomorrow if weather permits.”

(如果天气允许,队伍将于明日进行最后的攀登。)