ascent
gb/əsˈɛnt/ us/əsˈɛnt/
B2
英语
~ 6500
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名词
B2
event
1
act of going upward
The act of going up, especially when you walk or climb to a higher place.
用法模式：
the ascent of [someone/something]; make the ascent of [a place]
常见错误：
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).
近义词
climb (Very close in meaning, but slightly more informal and more often used as a verb than as a noun.)
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rise (General word for upward movement; less tied to walking or physically climbing a surface.)
反义词
descent (Refers to the act of moving downward from a higher place to a lower one, the opposite direction of ascent.)
搭配
steep ascent
|gradual ascent
|long ascent
|make the ascent
|the final ascent
|ascent to the summit
主题
travel
|nature
|sports
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The final ascent to the peak took them more than three hours.
- After a long, tiring ascent, they reached the mountain hut just before dark.
- 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.
学习者例句
- The ascent to the top of the hill was hard.
- We rested halfway through the ascent up the mountain.
- 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.
名词
B2
entity
2
upward slope or incline
A part of a road, path, or hill that goes up.
用法模式：
a steep ascent; an ascent on [a road/path]
常见错误：
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.
近义词
incline (More technical or formal; can refer to any sloping surface, not only natural paths or hills.)
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slope (Very common, general word; can describe both upward and downward slant, while "ascent" focuses on the upward direction.)
反义词
descent (Refers to a downward slope or stretch going down, the opposite of an upward ascent.)
搭配
steep ascent
|gentle ascent
|ascent on foot
|ascent route
|a long ascent
|challenging ascent
主题
travel
|transport
|nature
例句
- Cyclists struggled on the steep ascent just outside the village.
- The path levels out after a short but sharp ascent through the forest.
- 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.
学习者例句
- The road has a long, slow ascent.
- There is a steep ascent before you reach the town.
- We stopped to rest halfway up the ascent.
- This path is the easiest ascent to the hilltop.
- The ascent is hard for small cars.
名词
C1
event
3
rise to higher status
The way someone becomes more important, powerful, or successful.
用法模式：
ascent to [a position/role/status]; the ascent of [someone/something]
常见错误：
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).
近义词
rise (Very common, neutral term for gaining power or success; often slightly less formal than "ascent" in this sense.)
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advancement (Focuses more on progress in a career or status, especially in formal or professional contexts.)
反义词
decline (Describes a loss of power, status, or success, the opposite direction of an ascent in status.)
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fall (Often used for a sudden or dramatic loss of status or power, in contrast with a successful ascent.)
搭配
rapid ascent
|ascent to power
|ascent to the top
|ascent through the ranks
|political ascent
|career ascent
主题
society
|business
|politics
|work
例句
- Her rapid ascent to the top of the company surprised even her closest colleagues.
- The film charts the singer’s ascent from small-town gigs to international stardom.
- 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.
学习者例句
- Her ascent to the position of manager was very fast.
- The movie shows his ascent from a poor boy to a famous athlete.
- 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.
名词
technical
C1
event
4
upward flight of vehicle
The time when a plane or rocket goes up into the sky after it starts.
用法模式：
during the ascent; the ascent of [a rocket/aircraft]
常见错误：
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.
近义词
climb (In aviation, "climb" is the usual technical term; "ascent" is more formal or descriptive.)
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launch phase (In rocketry, emphasizes the beginning of the flight; overlaps with but is not identical to the full ascent.)
反义词
descent (Refers to the downward phase of a flight when a vehicle returns toward the ground, the opposite of ascent.)
搭配
rocket ascent
|ascent phase
|controlled ascent
|ascent trajectory
|ascent profile
|the vehicle’s ascent
主题
science
|technology
|transport
|transportation
例句
- Several instruments failed during the rocket’s ascent through the upper atmosphere.
- Passengers felt the force of acceleration on the steep ascent.
- 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.
学习者例句
- The rocket’s ascent lasted only a few minutes.
- We watched the plane’s ascent from the airport window.
- 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.
语法
词典原形
ascent
IPA
GB/əsˈɛnt/
US/əsˈɛnt/
音节与重音
as - cent （2 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (cent)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: ascent
- Plural: ascent, ascents
词族
相关表达
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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- With several hit singles, the band is clearly on the ascent.
- Her career has been on the ascent ever since that award.