
# descend ## 英 [dɪˈsend] 美 [dɪˈsend] ### 词性:动词 #### 1. 下降;下来;降临 **形容词**:descended **名词**:descent **词语辨析**: - descend:指从高处向低处或更低的地方移动。 - come down:指从较高或较远的地方到较低或靠近的地方。 **词汇扩充**: - descend on/upon:突然降临;突然出现在某地。 - descend from:起源于;祖先是。 **近义词**:go down, drop, decline **反义词**:ascend, rise, climb **柯林斯词典**:  **牛津词典**:  **用法**: - descend from:起源于;祖先是。 - descend into:变为;沦为。 - descend on/upon:突然降临;突然出现在某地。 - descend the stairs/mountain:下楼梯/下山。 #### 2. 由...传下来 **词语辨析**: - descend:指信息、传统、遗产等由一个人或一代人传给另一个人或一代人。 - pass down:指信息、传统、遗产等由一个人或一代人传给另一个人或一代人。 **词汇扩充**: - descend from:起源于;祖先是。 - descend on/upon:突然降临;突然出现在某地。 **近义词**:pass down, hand down, transmit **反义词**:ascend, rise, climb **柯林斯词典**:  **牛津词典**:  **用法**: - descend from:起源于;祖先是。 - descend on/upon:突然降临;突然出现在某地。 ### 词义辨析 #### descend与fall descend指自上而下地移动,多用于有规划或有目的的移动,也可指精神上的降低或堕落。 例句: 1. The helicopter descended slowly to the ground. 直升机慢慢降落到地面。 2. He descended the stairs and entered the room. 他走下楼梯,进入了房间。 fall指突然或无意识地落下或跌倒,可指物体或人。 例句: 1. A leaf fell from the tree. 树上落下一片叶子。 2. She tripped and fell on the pavement. 她绊倒在人行道上。 #### descend与go down descend指从高处向低处或更低的地方移动,也可指人的来临或降临。 例句: 1. The hikers descended the mountain. 徒步旅行者下山了。 2. Darkness descended on the city. 黑暗笼罩着这个城市。 go down指从较高或较远的地方到较低或靠近的地方。 例句: 1. She went down the stairs to get a drink. 她走下楼梯去喝水。 2. The sun goes down in the west. 太阳在西边落下。 ### 例句 1. The plane began to descend towards the airport. 飞机开始向机场降落。 2. We descended into the dark cave with caution. 我们谨慎地走进了黑暗的洞穴。 3. The snowflakes slowly descended from the sky. 雪花缓缓从天空中飘落。 4. The elevator descended rapidly to the ground floor. 电梯迅速下降到一楼。 5. The family's wealth has descended from generation to generation. 这个家族的财富代代相传。 6. The tradition of storytelling was passed down from our ancestors. 讲故事的传统是从我们的祖先传承下来的。 7. The darkness descended and we could barely see anything. 黑暗降临,我们几乎看不见任何东西。 8. The rain suddenly descended on the city, catching everyone off guard. 雨突然降临到这个城市,使每个人都措手不及。 9. The news of her resignation descended like a bombshell. 她辞职的消息像一颗炸弹一样传来。 10. The silence descended upon the room as everyone waited anxiously. 安静笼罩着房间,每个人都焦急地等待着。 11. The price of the stock descended sharply, causing panic among investors. 股票价格急剧下跌,使投资者恐慌。 12. The plane descended through the clouds and the landscape came into view. 飞机穿过云层,景色映入眼帘。 13. She descended the staircase gracefully in her elegant gown. 她穿着优雅的礼服,优雅地下了楼梯。 14. The fog descended, reducing visibility to a few meters. 雾气降临,能见度只有几米。 15. The sun descended slowly towards the horizon, painting the sky with beautiful colors. 太阳缓缓向地平线下落,用美丽的色彩装点着天空。 16. As night descended, the city came alive with lights and activities. 黑夜降临时,城市变得灯火辉煌,活力四射。 17. The plane began to descend for landing, preparing to touch down on the runway. 飞机开始下降降落,准备在跑道上着陆。 18. She descended the mountain with caution, carefully navigating the steep slopes. 她小心翼翼地下山,小心地穿越陡峭的山坡。 19. The family's wealth has descended from generation to generation, ensuring their financial stability. 这个家族的财富代代相传,确保了他们的财务稳定。 20. The darkness descended on the city, shrouding it in an eerie atmosphere. 黑暗笼罩着这个城市,给它带来了一种诡异的氛围。