descend - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

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end

第三人称

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现在进行时

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过去式

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过去完成时

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下降

to move toward a lower level

The elevator started to descend to the ground floor of the office building.
电梯开始下降到办公大楼的一楼。
As the aircraft prepared for landing, it started to descend toward the runway.
当飞机准备着陆时，它开始向跑道下降。
The hot air balloon slowly began to descend as the pilot released some of the gas.
热气球在飞行员释放部分气体后开始缓慢下降。
In the dimly lit cave, the explorers cautiously descended into the unknown depths.
在昏暗的洞穴中，探险者们小心翼翼地下降到未知的深处。
The sun began to descend on the horizon, casting a warm glow over the landscape.
太阳开始在地平线上下降，给风景投下温暖的光芒。

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下降, 出身于

to be related by blood, typically referring to the lineage or family connection

及物动词

She descends from a long line of accomplished artists and painters.
她出身于一个有着悠久历史的艺术家和画家世家。
The genealogist helped the family discover that they descend from a prominent historical figure.
系谱学家帮助这家人发现他们源于一位杰出的历史人物。
The royal family can trace its lineage and claim to descend from kings and queens of old.
王室可以追溯其血统并声称源自古代国王和王后。
As they researched their family history, they uncovered evidence that they descend from a group of early settlers.
当他们研究自己的家族历史时，他们发现证据表明他们源自一群早期定居者。
The DNA test confirmed that they indeed descend from a specific ethnic group with a rich cultural history.
DNA测试证实，他们确实源自一个具有丰富文化历史的特定民族群体。

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下降, 自贬身份

to engage in an action or behavior that one perceives as beneath their personal standards of honor or self-respect

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He chose not to descend to the level of his argumentative colleague during the heated debate.
在激烈的辩论中，他选择不降低到他那好争论的同事的水平。
Even in the face of criticism, the leader chose not to descend to personal attacks
即使面对批评，领导者选择不堕落到人身攻击。
In the competitive environment, she decided not to descend to cheating to secure an advantage.
在竞争激烈的环境中，她决定不屈尊于作弊以确保优势。
The teacher encouraged the students to discuss disagreements respectfully and not to descend to name-calling.
老师鼓励学生们以尊重的方式讨论分歧，不要堕落到辱骂的地步。
During the negotiations, he resisted the urge to descend to manipulation tactics.
在谈判期间，他抵制了降格使用操纵策略的冲动。

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降临, 落下

to arrive or appear unexpectedly, creating a surprise or disconcerting effect

As the curtain opened, a magical light seemed to descend, revealing the breathtaking set.
当幕布拉开时，一道神奇的光似乎降临，揭示了令人惊叹的布景。
As the final notes of the music played, a profound stillness seemed to descend over the audience.
随着音乐的最后音符响起，一种深沉的寂静似乎降临在观众身上。
In the quiet room, a hush fell as a feeling of awe seemed to descend with the unexpected announcement.
在安静的房间里，随着意外的宣布，一种敬畏的感觉似乎降临，一片寂静。
In the twilight, a feeling of mystery descended, enhancing the atmosphere of the old graveyard.
在暮色中，一种神秘的感觉降临，增强了老墓地的氛围。
As the sun set, a serene calmness descended over the tranquil lake.
随着太阳落山，一种宁静的平静降临在平静的湖面上。

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