English Dictionary

descent

/dɪˈsɛnt/

noun

An instance of descending; act of coming down. / A way down. / A sloping passage or incline. / Lineage or hereditary derivation. / A drop to a lower status or condition; decline.

The descent from the mountain was treacherous.

意味（1）

An instance of descending; act of coming down.

We climbed the mountain with difficulty, but the descent was easier.

意味（2）

A way down.

We had difficulty in finding the correct descent.

意味（3）

A sloping passage or incline.

The descent into the cavern was wet and slippery.

意味（4）

Lineage or hereditary derivation.

Our guide was of Welsh descent.

意味（5）

A drop to a lower status or condition; decline.

After that, the holiday went into a steep descent.

意味（6）

A falling upon or invasion.

意味（7）

(topology) A particular extension of the idea of gluing. See Descent (mathematics).