| 单词 | trend |
| 释义 | noun | verb trendtrend1 /trɛnd/ ●●○ W3 AWL noun [countable] 1the general way that a situation is changing or developing: Social and economic trends affect everyone.trend in The researchers studied trends in drug use among teenagers.trend toward There is a worldwide trend toward smaller families. Davis is hoping to reverse the trend of rising taxes (=make a trend go in the opposite direction).a current/recent/present trend If current trends continue, tourism will increase by 10%. There is a growing trend in the country toward buying organic foods.THESAURUStransition – the process of changing from one situation or state to another: The transition from military to civilian rule took several years.shift – a clear change in the way most people think about or do something: The poll shows a major shift in attitudes on several social issues.movement – a slow change in a situation or a change in the way people think about or do something: The government supports the movement toward increased energy efficiency.2a way of doing something or a way of thinking that is becoming fashionable: The magazine covers celebrities and fashion trends.start/set a trend A few small toy companies started the trend a decade ago. Some people don’t think for themselves, they just follow the latest trends. → see also trendsetter [Origin: Old English trendan to turn, go around] noun | verb trendtrend2 AWL verb [intransitive always + adv./prep.] 1if a subject is trending on the Internet, a lot of people are searching for it or sending messages about it2to show a general tendency in the way a situation is changing or developing: trend upward/downward/lower etc. Prices of new homes are trending upward. |
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