Word · Frequency #2377
tendencies
趋向，倾向
tendencies is the plural of tendency.
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
- 1.
A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.
以特定方式行事或朝特定方向发展的倾向；趋向
- 2.
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
心态倾向,尤指偏爱某一选择而非其他的态度
- 3.
An organised unit or faction within a larger political organisation.
较大政治组织内有组织的单位或派系
- 4.
an inclination to do something
做某事的倾向
- 5.
a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect
对某种状况、性格或效果的典型可能性或自然倾向
以特定方式行事或朝特定方向发展的倾向；趋向；心态倾向,尤指偏爱某一选择而非其他的态度；较大政治组织内有组织的单位或派系；做某事的倾向；对某种状况、性格或效果的典型可能性或自然倾向
In use
She has a tendency to overreact in stressful situations.
There is a growing tendency among young people to work remotely.
His tendency to procrastinate often leads to last-minute panic.
a tendency to be too strict
fabric with a tendency to shrink
tendency to do sth
She has a tendency to exaggerate.
她有夸大的倾向。
tendency towards sth
The market shows a tendency towards stability.
市场显示出趋于稳定的倾向。
Connections
Collocations
- strong tendency
- 强烈倾向
- There is a strong tendency for prices to rise in the summer.夏季价格有上涨的强烈倾向。
- natural tendency
- 自然倾向
- Children have a natural tendency to explore their surroundings.儿童有探索周围环境的自然倾向。
- upward tendency
- 上升趋势
- The stock market has shown an upward tendency recently.股市近期显示出上升趋势。
- have a tendency to
- 有……的倾向
- He has a tendency to exaggerate when telling stories.他讲故事时有夸张的倾向。
- tendency towards
- 倾向于……
- The patient shows a tendency towards depression.病人有抑郁的倾向。
- tendency for
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想ten（十）den（窝）cy，十只鸡在窝里都有同一倾向
Context & Register
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Grammar Note
常接不定式或介词to/for/towards
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 3，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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