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Descend Meaning in English

word

/dɪˈsɛnd/
di-SEND
/dɪsˈɛnd/
di-SEND

释义

To move or go down from a higher place to a lower one. It can also mean to come from a certain origin, such as a family or group.

用法与细微差别

More formal and literary than 'go down'. Common collocations: 'descend the stairs', 'descend into darkness'. Can be literal (physical movement) or figurative (e.g., emotions 'descend on someone'). Not used for elevators—use 'go down' or 'take the elevator'.

例句

Please descend the stairs carefully.

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Dark clouds began to descend over the city.

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The hikers will descend the mountain in the afternoon.

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As night descended, everything became quiet.

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Their family descended from Italian immigrants.

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Silence suddenly descended on the crowded room.

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