ascend /əˈsɛnd/ star1 CET6 TEM4 (ascending,ascended,ascends)

• 1.  

  V-T（及物动词） If you ascend a hill or staircase, you go up it. 上 (山、楼梯) [书面]

  例：

  Mrs. Clayton had to hold Lizzie's hand as they ascended the steps.

  上台阶时克莱顿夫人不得不抓着莉齐的手。

• 2.  

  V-I（不及物动词） If a staircase or path ascends, it leads up to a higher position. (楼梯或路) 向上延伸 [书面]

  例：

  A number of staircases ascend from the cobbled streets onto the ramparts.

  若干个阶梯从鹅卵石街道向上延伸到城墙上。

• 3.  

  V-I（不及物动词） If something ascends, it moves up, usually vertically or into the air. (通常垂直地) 向上移动 [书面]

  例：

  Keep the drill centred in the borehole while it ascends and descends.

  当钻头上下钻时，要把钻孔保持在中心。

• 4.  

  （） → see also ascending