B2 adjective ニュートラル

trend

/trɛnd/

A trend is a general direction in which something is developing or changing over time. It can describe shifts in public opinion, economic patterns, or popular styles in fashion and technology.

例文

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1

I've noticed a growing trend of people working from home in my neighborhood.

I have seen more people choosing to work from their houses lately.

2

The government must address the downward trend in national birth rates to ensure future economic stability.

The authorities need to handle the decreasing number of births to keep the economy stable.

3

Is wearing vintage clothes still a trend, or has everyone moved on to something else?

Are old-fashioned clothes still popular, or is there a new fashion now?

語族

名詞
trend
Verb
trend
副詞
trendily
形容詞
trendy
関連
trendsetter
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'trend' as a 'trail' that many people are walking on at the same time; it shows where the crowd is heading.

クイックテスト

The latest ______ in the tech industry is the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into everyday apps.

正解!

正解は: trend

例文

1

I've noticed a growing trend of people working from home in my neighborhood.

everyday

I have seen more people choosing to work from their houses lately.

2

The government must address the downward trend in national birth rates to ensure future economic stability.

formal

The authorities need to handle the decreasing number of births to keep the economy stable.

3

Is wearing vintage clothes still a trend, or has everyone moved on to something else?

informal

Are old-fashioned clothes still popular, or is there a new fashion now?

4

Statistical analysis of the data reveals a significant upward trend in global temperatures over the last century.

academic

Scientific examination shows that the world's temperature has been rising steadily for a hundred years.

5

Our quarterly report indicates a positive trend in consumer spending across all retail sectors.

business

The three-month report shows that people are spending more money in stores.

語族

名詞
trend
Verb
trend
副詞
trendily
形容詞
trendy
関連
trendsetter

よく使う組み合わせ

upward trend a pattern of increase or growth
emerging trend a new pattern that is just starting to appear
set a trend to start a new fashion or way of behaving that others copy
follow a trend to do what is currently popular
current trend the direction of change happening right now

よく使うフレーズ

buck the trend

to go against the general direction of change

reverse the trend

to make a situation start changing in the opposite direction

on trend

very fashionable and following the latest style

よく混同される語

trend vs fad

A trend is a long-term shift, while a fad is an intense but very short-lived enthusiasm.

trend vs tendency

Tendency usually refers to an individual's likelihood to behave a certain way, whereas trend refers to a collective movement.

📝

使い方のコツ

The word is frequently used with the prepositions 'in' (a trend in fashion) or 'toward' (a trend toward automation). In social media contexts, it is often used as a verb to describe a topic that is currently popular.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often use the noun 'trend' when they should use the adjective 'trendy' (e.g., saying 'that is a trend jacket' instead of 'that is a trendy jacket').

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'trend' as a 'trail' that many people are walking on at the same time; it shows where the crowd is heading.

📖

語源

Derived from the Middle English word 'trenden', which meant to revolve, turn about, or roll.

文法パターン

Countable noun: can be singular (a trend) or plural (trends). Commonly followed by 'of' + gerund (trend of rising) or 'toward' + noun (trend toward technology).
🌍

文化的な背景

In the digital age, 'trending' has a specific cultural meaning related to algorithms on platforms like X (Twitter) and TikTok that highlight viral topics.

クイックテスト

The latest ______ in the tech industry is the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into everyday apps.

正解!

正解は: trend

関連単語

ultraphobty

C1

A state of extreme, pathological fear or an overwhelming aversion that exceeds the intensity of a standard phobia. It is typically used in clinical or specialized contexts to describe a totalizing and paralyzing sense of dread toward a specific stimulus or environment.

supercredcy

C1

Describing information, sources, or evidence that possesses an exceptionally high degree of reliability, authority, and trustworthiness. It is used to characterize something that is considered beyond reproach or indisputable in its veracity.

multiantidom

C1

Describing a state or entity that exhibits resistance or opposition across several distinct domains, jurisdictions, or spheres of influence. It characterizes a complex posture of multifaceted defiance aimed at maintaining autonomy against multiple external pressures.

incelerer

C1

To hasten or increase the speed and efficiency of a process, action, or development from within. It is specifically used in technical or academic contexts to describe the stimulation of inherent growth or velocity.

multichromness

C1

The state or quality of exhibiting multiple colors or shifting hues, particularly in response to light or perspective. It describes a complex visual property where various pigments or light frequencies create a diverse, often iridescent, appearance.

postlaterfy

C1

Describes a state or action that has been deferred beyond a secondary point of delay, often implying a sequence of repeated postponements. It characterizes tasks, decisions, or events that exist in a state of indefinite future scheduling.

homolucous

C1

To explain, clarify, or illuminate diverse subjects using a single, unified perspective or set of criteria. It involves the process of bringing disparate ideas into a shared and consistent framework of understanding.

pretactate

C1

To strategically plan, coordinate, or arrange preliminary tactical measures before a major operation or formal engagement. It involves the meticulous organization of steps to ensure a desired outcome during the execution phase.

monothermal

C1

A clinical procedure or state characterized by a single temperature, most commonly used in audiology to refer to a caloric test performed with either warm or cold irrigation alone. It is used as a screening tool to assess the balance system of the inner ear more quickly than standard two-temperature tests.

deducity

C1

Describing a logic or statement that is inherently capable of being inferred from established premises through a process of reasoning. In specialized testing contexts, it refers to the quality of a conclusion that follows necessarily from its preceding arguments.

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