descents

She's a woman of mixed/French descent.

她是一个混血／法裔女人。

We weren't prepared for the descent of thousands of journalists on the town.

我们没想到数千名记者会突然来到镇上。

The plane began (to make) its final descent into the airport.

飞机开始（做）最终下降，准备在机场着陆。