趋向

趋向 [qū xiàng]

1. ■ （朝某个方向发展） tend to; incline to:

趋向灭亡 head for extinction;

趋向完善 tend to reach perfection;

局势趋向和平。 Conditions look towards peace.

2. ■ （趋势） tendency; trend; direction:

有好转的趋向 show a tendency to improve;

语言教学的新趋向 a new direction in language teaching;

物价的趋向是仍在上涨。 The trend of prices is still upwards.

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常用词组

1. ■ 趋向动词 {语} directional verb;

2. ■ 趋向高潮 be working up to a climax;

3. ■ 趋向素 attraxin; tropism;

4. ■ 趋向性 {生理} taxis;

5. ■ 趋向运动 tropism