1. to move upward, to go up
向上移動，上升
The path ascends steeply to the mountain summit.
這條小徑陡峭地向上通往山頂。
Smoke was ascending from the chimney.
煙正從煙囪中升起。
The elevator ascended to the top floor.
電梯上升到頂樓。
Ascend Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
ascend
verb
快速理解
What does "Ascend" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Ascend"?
指向上移動、提升或晉升的動作。
- 1
向上移動
EN: to move upward, climb, or go up
翻譯: 向上移動、攀登或上升。
- 2
地位提升
EN: to rise to a higher rank, position, or level
翻譯: 晉升到更高的職位、地位或層級。
- 3
追溯源頭
EN: to go back in time or trace the origin of something
翻譯: 追溯時間或事物的起源。
- 4
斜向上升
EN: to slope or lead upward
翻譯: 指斜坡或道路向上延伸。
小提醒：「ascend」通常指較正式或文學性的「上升」，日常口語中常用「go up」或「climb」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Ascend" in English）
How to pronounce "Ascend" in English?"Ascend" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Ascend" from YouTube Videos
Richard Preston: Climbing the world's biggest trees
TED
“When Steve Sillett gets up into a big Redwood, he fires an arrow which trails a fishing line which gets over a branch in the tree, and then you ascend up a rope which has been dragged into the tree by the line.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Ascend"?How does "Ascend" change by context?
2. to rise to a higher rank, status, or position
晉升到更高的職位、地位或等級
He ascended to the throne after his father's death.
他在父親去世後繼承了王位。
She quickly ascended through the company's ranks.
她在公司裡晉升得很快。
3. to slope or lead upwards
（地勢）向上傾斜或延伸
The road ascends for several miles before reaching the pass.
這條路向上延伸好幾英里才到達隘口。
The staircase ascends to the attic.
樓梯向上通往閣樓。
4. to go back in time or order
追溯（時間或順序）
We can ascend our family tree to the 18th century.
我們可以將家族譜系追溯到十八世紀。
The list ascends from the youngest to the oldest member.
這份名單從最年輕的成員到最年長的成員依序排列。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Ascend"?How to make natural sentences with "Ascend"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ascend + (prepositional phrase) | 上升；攀登 | The climbers began to ascend the mountain at dawn. (登山者們在黎明時開始攀登那座山。) |
| ascend + to + place/position | 登上（某地或某職位） | He ascended to the throne after his father's death. (他在父親去世後登上了王位。) |
| ascend + from + place | 從…升起/上來 | Smoke ascended from the chimney. (煙從煙囪升起。) |
| ascend + into + the sky/heaven | 升入天空/天堂 | The balloon slowly ascended into the clear blue sky. (氣球緩緩升入晴朗的藍天。) |
用法說明
How is "Ascend" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Ascend"?
ascend to + noun vs ascend + gerund
- ascend to + noun 通常表示「上升到某個具體的位置、職位或狀態」，強調到達的終點。
- ascend + gerund 的結構在現代英語中極少用於
ascend這個動詞，聽起來不自然。若要描述「開始做某事」或「進行某個動作」，通常會使用其他動詞或結構。 - 當
ascend作為及物動詞時，後面直接接名詞，表示「登上」某物，例如ascend the throne（登上王位）、ascend the mountain（登山）。 ascend也常與介系詞into或towards連用，描述「升入」或「朝…上升」的過程。 EN: She will ascend to the position of CEO next month. 翻譯: 她將在下個月升任執行長一職。
EN:The path ascends to a beautiful viewpoint.
翻譯:這條小徑向上通往一個美麗的觀景點。
EN:The smoke ascended into the sky.
翻譯:煙霧升上天空。
EN:He ascended the throne after his father's abdication.
翻譯:他在父親退位後登上了王位。
總結建議
建議使用 ascend to + noun 來表示上升到具體位置或狀態，並避免使用 ascend + gerund 的結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Ascend" and similar words?How to choose "Ascend" vs alternatives?
ascend vs rise
「ascend」通常指有明確方向或路徑的向上移動，較正式且常用於書面語；「rise」則泛指任何向上的動作，更為通用，也可用於抽象概念。
ascend vs climb
「ascend」強調垂直或沿斜坡向上移動的過程，較為正式；「climb」則強調需要手腳並用或付出努力的攀登動作，更為具體和常用。
ascend vs mount
「ascend」強調向上移動的過程或動作本身；「mount」則強調登上或攀上某物的頂部或表面的結果，常與具體物體搭配。
口語用法
How is "Ascend" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Ascend"?
引述
在轉述他人話語或想法時，用來表示「提到上升、晉升或進步」的概念。 EN: She was talking about her plan to ascend to a management role next year. 翻譯: 她當時在談論她明年晉升到管理職位的計畫。
EN:He mentioned how difficult it was to ascend that mountain without proper gear.
翻譯:他提到在沒有適當裝備的情況下，要攀登那座山有多困難。
語氣強調
用於強調過程的艱辛、刻意性或目標的崇高，常與副詞連用。 EN: You have to really work hard to ascend the corporate ladder that quickly. 翻譯: 你想要那麼快爬上企業階梯，就必須非常努力。
EN:They slowly but surely ascended to the peak, despite the bad weather.
翻譯:儘管天氣惡劣，他們還是緩慢而穩健地登上了山頂。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，作為短暫的填充語，引導出一個比喻性或象徵性的「上升」情境。 EN: His career... you know, ascend... it wasn't a straight path up, lots of setbacks. 翻譯: 他的職業生涯... 你知道，就是攀升... 並非一路順遂，有很多挫折。
EN:The feeling is hard to describe... like you ascend... above all the daily worries.
翻譯:那種感覺很難形容... 就像你升華了... 超脫了所有日常煩惱。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "ascend" 用於口語填充或過於鬆散的比喻。建議使用更精確的動詞（如 "rise", "climb", "advance", "transcend"）來替代口語中不嚴謹的用法，以保持文章的嚴謹性。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Ascend"?What fixed phrases with "Ascend" should I remember?
ascend to
ascend to [position/place]
上升到（某職位或地方）
ascend the throne
ascend the throne
登基，即位
ascend into heaven
ascend into heaven
升天
ascend the stairs
ascend the stairs/steps
走上樓梯
ascend in rank
ascend in rank
晉升，職位提升
ascend to power
ascend to power
掌權，上台
ascend the mountain
ascend the mountain/hill
登山，攀登山峰
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Ascend"?Which "Ascend" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He ascended the mountain yesterday.
✓He climbed the mountain yesterday.
雖然 'ascend' 在字義上包含『攀登』，但在描述具體的爬山動作時，'climb' 是更自然、更常用的動詞。'Ascend' 較為正式，多用於書面語或描述抽象、緩慢、莊嚴的上升過程。
×The elevator is ascending to the 10th floor.
✓The elevator is going up to the 10th floor.
描述電梯、樓梯等日常事物的上升，使用 'go up' 或 'rise' 更為自然。'Ascend' 在此情境下聽起來過於正式且不自然。
×She ascended her career ladder quickly.
✓She climbed the career ladder quickly.
在固定搭配『climb the career ladder』（事業攀升）中，習慣使用 'climb'，而非 'ascend'。'Ascend the throne'（登基）則是另一個固定搭配。
×The path ascends up the hill.
✓The path ascends the hill.
'Ascend' 本身已包含『向上』的含義，因此加上 'up' 是多餘的，屬於冗詞錯誤。同樣地，'descend down' 也是錯誤的。
×I ascend the bus every morning.
✓I get on the bus every morning.
對於搭乘公共交通工具（公車、火車、飛機），上車的動詞是 'get on' 或 'board'。'Ascend' 不能用於此情境，它暗示著一種更宏偉或垂直的上升動作。
×His voice ascended when he was excited.
✓His voice rose when he was excited.
描述聲音（音量或音高）提高，通常使用 'rise'。'Ascend' 不用於描述聲音的變化。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Ascend"?What are tense/participle forms of "Ascend"?
ascends(3rd_singular)ascending(present_participle)ascended(past)ascended(past_participle)