Definitions
n. Movement from a higher position to a lower one.
下降；下行
n. A person's family origins or ancestry.
血统；祖籍
n. A slope or path that leads downwards.
下坡；下坡路段
Example
The plane began its descent as the coastline appeared.
海岸线映入眼帘时，飞机开始下降。
People of different ethnic descent contribute diverse skills and perspectives to their local communities.
不同族裔背景的人为当地社区带来多样的技能和视角。
Collocations
- begin the descent
- a steep descent
- of Chinese descent
Word family
- descend (v.)
- descendant (n.)
Synonyms
- ancestry
Antonyms
- ascent
Usage tip
descent是名词；动词用descend，勿混淆decent。
FAQ
- What does descent mean?
- Movement from a higher position to a lower one. A person's family origins or ancestry. A slope or path that leads downwards.
- How is descent pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈsent/, US /dɪˈsent/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
