ascent
noun uk/əˈsent/ us/əˈsent/
(CLIMB)
[ C usually singular ]上升;攀登
the act of climbing or moving upwards
She made her first successful ascent of Everest last year. 她去年第一次成功攀登了珠穆朗玛峰。
As the plane made its ascent, we saw thick smoke coming from one engine. 飞机在上升时，我们看到一个引擎中冒出了浓烟。
Synonyms: climb rise (MOVEMENT UP)
Opposite: descent (POSITION)
(SLOPE)
[ C ]向上的斜坡；向上的小径；向上的道路
a slope, path, or road that goes up something
We struggled up the slippery ascent. 那段上坡路很滑，我们吃力地向上走。
(TO HIGHER POSITION)
[ S ] formal腾达；成功；高升
the fact of starting to become successful
His ascent to power was rapid and unexpected. 他出人意料地平步青云。
Synonyms: climb rise (MOVEMENT UP)
Opposite: descent (POSITION)