descends
US /dɪˈsɛndz/
UK /dɪˈsɛndz/
动词
1.
下降, 下落
move or fall downwards
示例:
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The plane descends rapidly towards the runway.
飞机迅速下降到跑道。
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The path descends steeply into the valley.
小路陡峭地下降到山谷。
2.
出自, 源于
be a direct descendant of (a specified person or group)
示例:
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He descends from a long line of kings.
他出自一个悠久的王室血统。
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The family descends from ancient Roman nobility.
这个家族源于古罗马贵族。
3.
传给, 继承
pass by inheritance or transmission
示例:
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The property descends to the eldest son.
财产传给长子。
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The tradition descends through generations.
传统世代相传。