单词 | ascend |
释义 | as·cend (ə-sĕnd) v. as·cend·ed, as·cend·ing, as·cends v.intr. 1. To go or move upward; rise: The balloon ascended into the clouds. See Synonyms at rise. 2. To slope upward: The trail ascends to an outcrop overlooking the valley. 3. To rise from a lower level or station; advance: ascended from poverty to great wealth; ascend to the throne. 4. To go back in time or upward in genealogical succession. v.tr. 1. To move upward upon or along; climb: ascended the mountain. 2. To slope upward toward or along: The road ascends the ridge. 3. To succeed to; occupy: ascended the throne upon the death of her father. [Middle English ascenden, from Old French ascendre, from Latin ascendere : ad-, ad- + scandere, to climb; see skand- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] as·cenda·ble, as·cendi·ble adj. |
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