ascent

• Существительное, обозначающее подъём вверх, восхождение или движение вверх.

A noun referring to an upward slope, a movement upward, or the act of changing location in an upward direction.

1. Upward movementB2formal

   The act of moving upward or climbing.

   Подъём

   • The ascent of the mountain took several hours.
   • The balloon made a slow ascent into the sky.
   • They began their ascent up the steep hill.

   Синонимыascensionclimbmountingriserising

   Антонимыdescent

2. Upward slopeB2formal

   An upward incline or grade, such as on a road or path.

   Подъём

   • The road had a steep ascent ahead.
   • The ascent of the driveway was covered in gravel.
   • Cyclists struggled with the long ascent.

   Синонимыacclivityclimbgradientinclineriseupgrade

   Антонимыdeclinedescent

3. Rise in position or statusB2formal

   The process of rising to a higher rank, level, or position.

   Восхождение

   • Her ascent to the top of the company was rapid.
   • The politician's ascent to power was controversial.
   • His ascent in the music industry was remarkable.

   Синонимыadvancementclimbelevationprogressionpromotionrise

   Антонимыdeclinedescentfall