ascendant

US /əˈsen.dənt/
UK /əˈsen.dənt/
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1.

上升的, 占优势的, 日益强大的

rising in power or influence

:
The new political party is on the ascendant.
新政党正在崛起
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
1.

优势, 支配地位, 影响力

a position of dominance or controlling influence

:
He gained the ascendant in the debate.
他在辩论中占据了上风
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