in the ascendant
US /ɪn ði əˈsen.dənt/
UK /ɪn ði əˈsen.dənt/
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處於上升期, 蒸蒸日上, 得勢
rising in power or influence; becoming more popular, powerful, or important
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With recent victories, the team is clearly in the ascendant.
憑藉最近的勝利，這支隊伍顯然處於上升期。
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Her career has been in the ascendant since she released her hit album.
自從她發行了熱門專輯以來，她的事業一直蒸蒸日上。