B2 adjective 中性

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.

例句

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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?

词族

名词
trend
Verb
trend
副词
trendily
形容词
trendy
相关
trendsetter
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记忆技巧

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: trend

例句

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.

词族

名词
trend
Verb
trend
副词
trendily
形容词
trendy
相关
trendsetter

常见搭配

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

常用短语

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

容易混淆的词

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.

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使用说明

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.

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常见错误

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').

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记忆技巧

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

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词源

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

语法模式

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

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: trend

相关词

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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