ascent
gb/əsˈɛnt/ us/əsˈɛnt/
B2
Angličtina
~ 6500
feljutás, felkapaszkodás, emelkedő, kaptató, felemelkedés, felívelés, hatalomra jutás, emelkedés, emelkedési szakasz
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
1
feljutás
B1
Vzorec užití:
the ascent of [someone/something]; make the ascent of [a place]
The final ascent to the peak took them more than three hours.
A csúcsra való végső felkapaszkodás több mint három órájukba telt.
After a long, tiring ascent, they reached the mountain hut just before dark.
A hosszú, fárasztó felkapaszkodás után közvetlenül sötétedés előtt érték el a hegyi menedékházat.
The staircase is narrow, and the ascent can be difficult for older visitors.
Their first attempt at the ascent of the north face had to be abandoned because of bad weather.
The balloon’s slow ascent into the evening sky drew a small crowd.
Učební příklady
The ascent to the top of the hill was hard.
Nehéz volt feljutni a domb tetejére.
We rested halfway through the ascent up the mountain.
A hegyre való felkapaszkodás közben félúton megpihentünk.
The ascent took only twenty minutes, but we were very tired.
He filmed the whole ascent of the tall tower.
The ascent was slow because the path was rocky.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "ascent" with the verb "ascend" and try to use it as a verb (e.g., *"We ascent the mountain"* instead of *"We ascend the mountain"* or *"We make the ascent of the mountain"*). It is also often confused in writing with "assent" (agreement) or "accent" (way of pronouncing words).
Význam
act of going upward
Kolokace
steep ascent
|gradual ascent
|long ascent
|make the ascent
|the final ascent
|ascent to the summit
Synonyma
climb (Very close in meaning, but slightly more informal and more often used as a verb than as a noun.)
|
rise (General word for upward movement; less tied to walking or physically climbing a surface.)
Antonyma
descent (Refers to the act of moving downward from a higher place to a lower one, the opposite direction of ascent.)
Témata
travel
|nature
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Definice
The act of going up, especially when you walk or climb to a higher place.
The act or process of moving or climbing upward from a lower place to a higher one.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
2
Vzorec užití:
a steep ascent; an ascent on [a road/path]
Cyclists struggled on the steep ascent just outside the village.
A kerékpárosok a falu közvetlen közelében lévő meredek emelkedőn küszködtek.
The path levels out after a short but sharp ascent through the forest.
Az ösvény egy rövid, de meredek erdei kaptató után ellaposodik.
We chose the easier ascent on the south side of the hill.
The final ascent to the castle is along a narrow, cobbled street.
Drivers are warned about the sudden ascent followed by a sharp bend.
Učební příklady
The road has a long, slow ascent.
Az úton hosszú, enyhe emelkedő van.
There is a steep ascent before you reach the town.
A város előtt van egy meredek emelkedő.
We stopped to rest halfway up the ascent.
This path is the easiest ascent to the hilltop.
The ascent is hard for small cars.
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize that this sense refers to a specific part of a route, not the whole journey (e.g., using "ascent" for the entire hike instead of just the uphill stretch). They also sometimes say *"upward ascent"*, which is redundant because ascent already implies going up.
Význam
upward slope or incline
Kolokace
steep ascent
|gentle ascent
|ascent on foot
|ascent route
|a long ascent
|challenging ascent
Synonyma
incline (More technical or formal; can refer to any sloping surface, not only natural paths or hills.)
|
slope (Very common, general word; can describe both upward and downward slant, while "ascent" focuses on the upward direction.)
Antonyma
descent (Refers to a downward slope or stretch going down, the opposite of an upward ascent.)
Témata
travel
|transport
|nature
Definice
A part of a road, path, or hill that goes up.
A slope, stretch of ground, or section of a route that goes upward.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
3
Vzorec užití:
ascent to [a position/role/status]; the ascent of [someone/something]
Her rapid ascent to the top of the company surprised even her closest colleagues.
A cég élére való gyors felemelkedése még a legközelebbi kollégáit is meglepte.
The film charts the singer’s ascent from small-town gigs to international stardom.
A film bemutatja az énekes felemelkedését a kisvárosi fellépésektől a nemzetközi sztárságig.
His political ascent was helped by a series of well-timed media appearances.
The book examines the party’s ascent to power over the last decade.
Their ascent in the tech industry has been nothing short of remarkable.
Učební příklady
Her ascent to the position of manager was very fast.
Nagyon gyorsan került vezetői pozícióba.
The movie shows his ascent from a poor boy to a famous athlete.
A film bemutatja, hogyan emelkedett fel szegény fiúból híres sportolóvá.
His ascent in the company took only five years.
The group’s ascent to power worried many people.
We read about the king’s ascent to the throne in history class.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes overuse more basic words like "go up" or "grow" in formal writing where "ascent" or "rise" would be more natural for talking about status or power. Spelling can also be confused with "assent" (agreement).
Význam
rise to higher status
Kolokace
rapid ascent
|ascent to power
|ascent to the top
|ascent through the ranks
|political ascent
|career ascent
Synonyma
rise (Very common, neutral term for gaining power or success; often slightly less formal than "ascent" in this sense.)
|
advancement (Focuses more on progress in a career or status, especially in formal or professional contexts.)
Antonyma
decline (Describes a loss of power, status, or success, the opposite direction of an ascent in status.)
|
fall (Often used for a sudden or dramatic loss of status or power, in contrast with a successful ascent.)
Témata
society
|business
|politics
|work
Definice
The way someone becomes more important, powerful, or successful.
The process or period during which a person, group, or organization becomes more powerful, important, or successful.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
TECHNICAL
4
emelkedés
B1
Vzorec užití:
during the ascent; the ascent of [a rocket/aircraft]
Several instruments failed during the rocket’s ascent through the upper atmosphere.
A rakéta felső légkörön át tartó emelkedése közben több műszer is meghibásodott.
Passengers felt the force of acceleration on the steep ascent.
Az utasok a meredek emelkedés közben érezték a gyorsulás erejét.
The mission was aborted after engineers detected a problem in the early stages of ascent.
Data from the ascent phase will help improve future launch vehicles.
The balloon’s rapid ascent caught the pilot by surprise.
Učební příklady
The rocket’s ascent lasted only a few minutes.
A rakéta emelkedése csak néhány percig tartott.
We watched the plane’s ascent from the airport window.
A repülőtéri terminál ablakából figyeltük a repülőgép emelkedését.
During the ascent, the pilot spoke to the passengers.
The scientists studied the rocket’s ascent carefully.
A problem in the ascent caused the mission to fail.
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize that in aviation and space contexts, "climb" is more common in everyday speech, while "ascent" is often used in technical reports or formal descriptions.
Význam
upward flight of vehicle
Kolokace
rocket ascent
|ascent phase
|controlled ascent
|ascent trajectory
|ascent profile
|the vehicle’s ascent
Synonyma
climb (In aviation, "climb" is the usual technical term; "ascent" is more formal or descriptive.)
|
launch phase (In rocketry, emphasizes the beginning of the flight; overlaps with but is not identical to the full ascent.)
Antonyma
descent (Refers to the downward phase of a flight when a vehicle returns toward the ground, the opposite of ascent.)
Témata
science
|technology
|transport
|transportation
Definice
The time when a plane or rocket goes up into the sky after it starts.
The phase or movement in which an aircraft, spacecraft, or similar vehicle travels upward after takeoff or launch.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
ascent
IPA
GB/əsˈɛnt/
US/əsˈɛnt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
as - cent (2 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cent)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: ascent
- Plural: ascent, ascents
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
ascent phase
1/əsˈɛnt fˈeɪz/
fixed phrase
technical
upward stage of flight
The part of a plane or rocket flight when it is going up into the sky after it starts.
Příklady
- Engineers monitored every second of the rocket’s ascent phase.
- Most fuel is used during the ascent phase of the mission.
ascent to power
1/əsˈɛnt tə pˈaʊɚ/
fixed phrase
rise to political power
The process in which a person or group becomes powerful, especially in politics or an organization.
Příklady
- The documentary explores his ascent to power after years in opposition.
- Her sudden ascent to power shocked many in the party.
ascent to the throne
1/əsˈɛnt tə ðə θɹˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
formal
becoming king or queen
The moment or process when someone becomes king or queen.
Příklady
- The play focuses on the prince’s ascent to the throne after his father’s death.
- Her ascent to the throne marked the beginning of a long and stable reign.
first ascent
1/fˈɚst əsˈɛnt/
fixed phrase
technical
first successful climb
The first time people successfully climb to the top of a mountain or a particular climbing route.
Příklady
- The first ascent of the peak was made in 1953.
- Climbers still compete to achieve the first ascent of difficult new routes.
make the ascent
1/mˈeɪk ðə əsˈɛnt/
fixed phrase
complete an upward climb
To do and finish a climb or walk up to a higher place, such as a hill or mountain.
Příklady
- Only experienced climbers should attempt to make the ascent in winter.
- We planned to make the ascent early in the morning before it got too hot.
on the ascent
1/ˈɔn ðə əsˈɛnt/
fixed phrase
becoming more successful
Becoming more successful, popular, or powerful.
Příklady
- With several hit singles, the band is clearly on the ascent.
- Her career has been on the ascent ever since that award.