descent

The plane began its descent to Heathrow.

飞机开始向希思罗机场降落。

She drove up a steep grade and then began the long descent into the desert.

她驾车爬上一个陡坡，然后开始长长的下坡进入沙漠。

On the descents, cyclists spin past cars, freewheeling downhill at tremendous speed.

在下坡道上，自行车手们飞快地掠过汽车，靠惯性极速冲下山去。

All the contributors were of African descent.

所有捐助者都是非洲血统。

One hundred years ago, "Colored" was the typical way of referring to Americans of African descent.

一百年前，“有色人种”是指代非洲裔美国人的典型方式。

The drama describes her descent into a deep depression after the unemployment.

这出戏描述了她在失业后陷入深深的沮丧之中。

What could have been considered the beginning of a descent is now a potential turning point.

曾经被认为是衰落的开始，现在是一个潜在的转折点。