in the ascendant
US /ɪn ði əˈsen.dənt/
UK /ɪn ði əˈsen.dənt/
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处于上升期, 蒸蒸日上, 得势
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.
凭借最近的胜利，这支队伍显然处于上升期。
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Her career has been in the ascendant since she released her hit album.
自从她发行了热门专辑以来，她的事业一直蒸蒸日上。