descent
降落
definition
noun
the plane had gone into a steep descent
an action of moving downward, dropping, or falling.
American families of Hungarian descent
the origin or background of a person in terms of family or nationality.
translation of 'descent'
noun
降下,
侵袭,
降落
example
Their rulers claimed 'descent' from a common ancestor.
This 'descent' into enmity is not just one party's fault.
The outcome will be a sexual identity free-for-all, and a further 'descent' into a moral vacuum.
After the steepest 'descent' I have ever ridden to this day, it was a short ride up the valley to the lodge where hot dinner was waiting.
The term ‘dynasty’ refers to a succession of kings belonging to one line of family 'descent' .
I knew I could get the better of him on the 'descent' even though I fell a number of times.
Clans are created through common 'descent' from a shared male ancestor.
Prior to the final touch down, the spacecraft shuts down the propulsion engine and enters into a free fall 'descent' .
During 'descent' , you should gently equalize your ears and mask.
Despite valiant efforts from the cast, the two hours that follow it prove to be nothing more than a 'descent' into the quicksand of mediocrity.
People of African American 'descent' often face challenges when they try to trace their ancestors.
Miranda's claims of innocence are seen by her friends, colleagues and former patients as the beginnings of a deep 'descent' into madness.
What I thought was a straightforward 'descent' turned horrific.
We arrive at a steep 'descent' and he suggests I engage Hill Descent Control, an electronic system that automatically controls the speed of the vehicle as it descends.
But the sadder scenes were the ones where they shut him in front of a large screen and played him highlights of his career, and excerpts of news footage chronicling the 'descent' into tragedy.
He first provided against a sudden 'descent' upon the city by rebuilding the walls of Rome, which remain to this day and are known as the walls of Aurelian.
From there, a steep 'descent' drops to a high and rocky col, from where very rocky ground leads to the summit and some of the widest views I've seen for months.
In the United States, however, only people of Asian Indian 'descent' have retained their unique cultural dress.
A sudden 'descent' by a Roumanian army into Transylvania on August 30th was hailed as the harbinger of further successes.
They possessed significantly more knowledge of Irish politics and history than those claiming no Irish 'descent' .
American families of Hungarian 'descent'
A few girls of African American 'descent' were sitting on the front porch.
It reminded me of the 'descent' into cynicism about politics that I still haven't completely shaken.
Umbilical hernias occur more often in premature infants and those of African American 'descent' .
Many others throughout the kingdom assert patrilineal 'descent' from eponymous ancestors from ancient Arab tribes.
From there a steep 'descent' north took us to the edge of another plantation where a well-used footpath dropped down through the trees to a broad track.
This story celebrates the families of African 'descent' in North America and the transitions of children spending summers with their elders.
the plane had gone into a steep 'descent'
Many families of Luxembourger 'descent' today also include traditions from the more mainstream Anglo- and German-American cultures.
However, the 'descent' into savagery is opposed by many of the children, recognising it as a construct imposed from above by adults.
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