descending

/dɪˈsendɪŋ/
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When a group of things is listed or arranged in descending order, each thing is smaller or less important than the thing before it. 递降的

verb [vt. 及物动词] 下降;下倾;降临;下(坡,楼梯);依次递降;(声响)渐低;(感觉,气氛)突然笼罩;交由……继承(descend 的现在分词)

The results are expressed in descending numerical order. 结果按数字降序列出。

adjective [原级] 递降的

All the other ingredients, including water, have to be listed in descending order by weight. 其它所有成分,包括水,必须根据其重量降序排列。

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The descending rock is substantially cooler than the surrounding mantle and hence is less ductile and much more liable to fracture. 下降的岩石比周围的地幔的温度低很多,因此延展性较小,更容易断裂。