Sixteen of the youngsters set off for help, but during the descent three collapsed in the cold and rain.

16 名年轻人出发去寻求帮助，但在下山过程中有 3 人因寒冷和大雨晕倒了。

...the crash of an Airbus A300 on its descent into Kathmandu airport. [+ into]

空客 A300 在加德满都机场降落时的坠毁

On the descents, cyclists spin past cars, freewheeling downhill at tremendous speed.

在坡道上，自行车手飞驰着超越了一辆辆汽车，靠着惯性一路疾冲下山。

The only lasting solution lies in a political settlement. Without it, their descent into chaos will be guaranteed.

唯一的长久之计是通过政治手段解决。否则，他们势必会陷入一片混乱。

...his swift descent from respected academic to struggling small businessman. [+ from/to]

他从一名受人尊敬的学者到一个度日艰难的小商人的瞬间沦落

All the contributors were of African descent.

所有的撰稿人都是非裔人士。