ascendant
(also ascendent), n (idm 习语) in the ascendant rising in power and influence 权势日益增强
Though he is still a young man his political career is already in the ascendant. 他虽然年纪轻轻, 可是他在政坛上已青云直上了.
🗣️ 情景例句
Nixon also used chopsticks at the welcoming banquet in his honor.