tending

柯林斯词典

1. V-T If something tends to happen, it usually happens or it often happens. 倾向于; 往往会
A problem for manufacturers is that lighter cars tend to be noisy. 制造商遇到的一个问题是重量较轻的汽车往往噪音大。
2. V-I If you tend toward a particular characteristic, you often display that characteristic. 趋向…
Artistic and intellectual people tend toward left-wing views. 艺术人士和知识分子趋向左翼观点。
3. V-T You can say that you tend to think something when you want to give your opinion, but do not want it to seem too forceful or definite. 倾向于 (认为)[含糊]
I tend to think that our Representatives by and large do a good job. 我倾向于认为我们的众议员们总体上干得不错。
4. V to attend (to) 照顾; 照管
to tend to someone's needs
5. V to care for 护理
to tend wounded soldiers
6. V to handle or control 处理; 控制
to tend a fire