Definitions
v. to move down or go to a lower position
下降；下去
Example
We descended the narrow stairs into a cool cellar.
我们沿着狭窄的楼梯走下去，进入凉爽的地窖。
As aircraft descend towards urban airports, their noise can significantly affect the quality of life in nearby communities.
飞机向城市机场下降时，产生的噪声会显著影响周边社区的生活质量。
Collocations
- descend the stairs
- descend into a valley
- be descended from
Word family
- descent (n.)
- descendant (n.)
Synonyms
- go down
Antonyms
- ascend
- rise
Usage tip
可直接接stairs；表示是……的后裔用be descended from。
FAQ
- What does descend mean?
- to move down or go to a lower position
- How is descend pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈsend/, US /dɪˈsend/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
