descent

1. (countable, uncountable)An instance of descending; act of coming down.

   We climbed the mountain with difficulty, but the descent was easier.

   Abstieg, Runterweg

   спускspusk, схождениеsxoždenije

   спускspusk, спусканняspuskannja, сходженняsxodžennja

2. (countable, uncountable)A way down.

   We had difficulty in finding the correct descent.

   Abstieg, Weg nach unten

   спускspusk

3. (countable, uncountable)A sloping passage or incline.

   The descent into the cavern was wet and slippery.

   Abstieg

4. (countable, uncountable)Lineage or hereditary derivation.

   Our guide was of Welsh descent.

   Herkunft, Abstammung

   происхожде́ниеproisxoždénije

   походженняpoxodžennja

   the hereditary derivation of an individual

5. (countable, uncountable)A drop to a lower status or condition; decline.

   After that, the holiday went into a steep descent.

   Abstieg, Verschlechterung

   пониже́ниеponižénije

6. (countable, uncountable)A falling upon or invasion.

7. (countable, uncountable)A particular extension of the idea of gluing.

1. The descent to hell is easy.

   Спуститися в пекло легко.

   ruСпуск в ад лёгок.

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2. We're going to begin the descent for Honolulu.

   deWir beginnen mit dem Sinkflug auf Honolulu.

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3. Tom is of a noble descent.

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4. We're starting our descent into the chasm.

   ruМы скатываемся в пропасть.

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5. Sami is a Catholic of Jewish descent.

   Самі — католик єврейського походження.

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