Ascendant
01
a person from whom one is descended, typically more distant than a grandparent
例子
His ascendants had lived in the same valley for centuries.
02
a position or condition of dominance, superiority, or controlling influence
例子
For decades, the empire held an unquestioned ascendant over its neighbors.
ascendant
01
moving toward a higher position
例子
The sun was in its ascendant phase, signaling the start of a new day.
02
占优势的, 主导的
holding the most power, importance, or influence
Approving
Formal例子
The company became the ascendant force in the tech industry.
该公司成为科技行业的主导力量。
