| 单词 | tendency |
| 释义 | tendency tendency /ˈten.dən.si/ noun [C] C1 If someone has a tendency to do or like something, they will probably do it or like it: » [+ to infinitive] His tendency to exaggerate is well known.Thesaurus+: ↑Habitual behaviourF0 If there is a tendency for something to happen, it is likely to happen or it often happens: » There is a tendency for unemployment to rise in the summer.Thesaurus+: ↑Habitual behaviourF0 If there is a tendency to do something, it starts to happen more often or starts to increase: » [+ to infinitive] There is a growing tendency to regard money more highly than quality of life.Thesaurus+: ↑Habitual behaviour• • • Extra Examples:» He complained that there was a tendency to equate right-wing politics with self-interest.» There is a tendency in films to make the equation between violence and excitement.» Apparently some people have an inborn tendency to develop certain kinds of tumour.» She's one of those authors who has a tendency to overwrite.» Our best intentions are sometimes subverted by our natural tendency to selfishness. |
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