趋势
A general direction in which something is developing or changing.
Examples
3 of 5这种时尚趋势很快就会过去。
This fashion trend will soon pass.
图表显示人口老龄化趋势明显。
The chart shows a clear trend of population aging.
我们要紧跟市场的发展趋势。
We need to keep up with market development trends.
Word Family
Memory Tip
趋 (tend towards) + 势 (power/momentum) = momentum tending in a direction.
Quick Quiz
从图表来看，销售额呈现稳步下降的___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 趋势
Examples
这种时尚趋势很快就会过去。
informalThis fashion trend will soon pass.
图表显示人口老龄化趋势明显。
academicThe chart shows a clear trend of population aging.
我们要紧跟市场的发展趋势。
businessWe need to keep up with market development trends.
物价上涨是一个必然趋势。
everydayRising prices are an inevitable trend.
报告分析了未来十年的技术趋势。
formalThe report analyzed technology trends for the next decade.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
大势所趋
the general trend of events
呈现趋势
to show a trend
紧跟趋势
follow the trend
Often Confused With
潮流 is often used for fashion or social movements; 趋势 is more technical/academic for data and long-term directions.
Usage Notes
A key word for describing line graphs and bar charts in IELTS Writing Task 1.
Common Mistakes
Do not use '趋势' for a single event; it must describe a general direction over time.
Memory Tip
趋 (tend towards) + 势 (power/momentum) = momentum tending in a direction.
Word Origin
'趋' means to run towards, '势' means power or situation.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
从图表来看，销售额呈现稳步下降的___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 趋势
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