ascent
UK/ә'sent/US
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Definitions
n.
The action of climbing or moving upward
上升，攀登
n.
An upward slope or path
上坡，上行的路
n.
Rise to a higher status or level
（地位、职位的）上升，晋升
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedThe noun of ascend, spelled -scent from the Latin past participle scansus. a- (a worn-down ad-, 'up to') + scent (climb) = the act or path of climbing up. Used literally for a mountain ascent and figuratively for a rise to power or fame.
Root scend still carries 10 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.steep ascent陡峭的上坡
- 2.rapid ascent迅速崛起
- 3.the final ascent最后的攀登
- 4.ascent to power崛起掌权
Example Sentences
- 1.
The final ascent to the summit took three hours.
- 2.
The road begins a steep ascent into the hills.
- 3.
His rapid ascent to power surprised everyone.
Easily Confused
ascent vs assent — homophone trap. ascent (the scend root) is climbing up; assent (from sentire, to feel/agree) means agreement or to agree. 'Nodded assent' is agreement, not a climb.