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tend [tend] vi.

1. ■ 走向, 趋向; 倾向(to, towards)

2. ■ 有某种倾向, 致使; 易于(to do sth.)

3. ■ 有助于(to do sth.)

tend towards the shore 向着岸边走

measures tending to improve working conditions 有助于改善劳动条件的措施

The coastline tends to the south here. 海岸线从此处转向南方。

It tends to the same conclusion. 趋于同样的结论。

Prices are tending upwards. 物价有上涨的趋势。

Fruit tends to decay. 水果易于腐烂。

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习惯用语

There tend to be ...

1. ■ 往往存在..., 往往会有...,

tend out on

1. ■ 到场, 参加(He tends out on the science symposium every Sunday. 他每个星期天都去参加科学座谈会。)

2. ■ 注意, 专心于

tend towards

1. ■ 趋向于..., 有...的倾向