1、descend
下來;下降;走下
Things are cooler and more damp as we descend to the cellar.
當我們往下走去地窖時,四周愈見陰冷潮濕 。
She descended one flight of stairs.
她走下了一段樓梯 。
(情緒、氣氛等)降臨,籠罩
An uneasy calm descended on the area.
一種令人不安的平靜籠罩了該地區 。
A reverent hush descended on the multitude.
人群虔敬地噤了聲 。
(大批人)突然到來,突然造訪
3,000 city officials descended on Capitol Hill to lobby for more money.
3,000名市政官員齊聚國會山,為籌集更多的款項進行游說 。
Curious tourists and reporters from around the globe are descending upon the peaceful villages.
好奇的游客和記者從世界各地一齊涌向這些平靜的村落 。
2、competition
競爭;角逐
There's been some fierce competition for the title.
奪冠之爭一直都相當激烈 。
It was in these studios that young painters found the support and stimulating competition of peers.
就是在這些畫室里,年輕的畫家們得到了同齡人的支持,也感受到了激勵大家向前的競爭 。
(商業)競爭
The deal would have reduced competition in the commuter-aircraft market.
這項協議原本會減少通勤航班市場的競爭 。
The farmers have been seeking higher prices as better protection from foreign competition.
農場主們一直在尋找更高的價格,以更好地保護自己不受國外競爭對手的影響 。