ascendant
US /əˈsen.dənt/
UK /əˈsen.dənt/
形容词
1.
上升的, 占优势的, 日益强大的
rising in power or influence
示例:
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The new political party is on the ascendant.
新政党正在崛起。
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His career has been on the ascendant since his last promotion.
自从上次晋升以来，他的事业一直在上升。
名词
1.
优势, 支配地位, 影响力
a position of dominance or controlling influence
示例:
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He gained the ascendant in the debate.
他在辩论中占据了上风。
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The company held the ascendant in the market for years.
该公司多年来在市场上占据主导地位。
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