descent
/dəˈsɛnt/ sustantivo C1En español: descenso, bajada, ascendencia, origen
- An instance of descending; act of coming down. · We climbed the mountain with difficulty, but the descent was easier.
- A way down. · We had difficulty in finding the correct descent.
- A sloping passage or incline. · The descent into the cavern was wet and slippery.
- Lineage or hereditary derivation. · Our guide was of Welsh descent.
- A drop to a lower status or condition; decline. · After that, the holiday went into a steep descent.
- A falling upon or invasion.
- A particular extension of the idea of gluing.
Plural descents
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They therefore chose as leaders Mice that were most renowned for their family descent, strength, and counsel, as well as those most noted for their courage in the fight, so that they might be better marshaled in battle array and formed into troops, regiments, and battalions.
Matthew eyed its last descent with a troubled eye.
He was rather too pale, certainly; but then, you know, paleness is always looked upon as a strong proof of aristocratic descent and distinguished breeding.”
When I was near the bottom of the descent I looked back.
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