descent

The pilot began the aircraft's descent toward the airport twenty minutes before landing.

(Chinese) 飞行员在降落前二十分钟开始操纵飞机向机场下降。

The climbers found the descent of the steep mountain even more dangerous than the climb up.

(Chinese) 登山者发现从陡峭的山上下降比向上爬还要危险。

The famous writer was of Irish descent, although he had lived in America his entire life.

(Chinese) 这位著名作家拥有爱尔兰血统，尽管他一生都住在美国。

Many citizens in this neighborhood are of Italian descent and speak the language fluently.

(Chinese) 这个社区的许多公民是意大利后裔，并且能流利地使用该语言。