descent

US /dɪˈsent/
UK /dɪˈsent/
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1.

下降, 下坡

an act of moving downwards, dropping, or falling

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The plane began its gradual descent into the airport.
飛機開始緩慢下降，準備降落機場。
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The mountain climber made a slow descent from the peak.
登山者從山頂緩慢下降。
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2.

血統, 出身

a person's origin or ancestry

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She is of Irish descent.
她有愛爾蘭血統。
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His family traces its descent back to ancient royalty.
他的家族血統可以追溯到古代皇室。
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