tend
翻譯
傾向於, 照料, 護理
例句
People tend to eat more in winter.
人們在冬天往往吃得更多。
She tends her garden every morning.
她每天早上照料她的花園。
He tends to the needs of his customers.
他照顧客人的需求。
文法模式
((to-inf)) 傾向於做某事 People tend to get hungry in the afternoon.
((sth./sb.)) 照料某物/某人 She tends the flowers in her garden.
近義詞
同義詞(傾向):be inclined;同義詞(照料):care for, look after
詞源
「傾向於」來自拉丁語「tendere」(伸展)。「照料」是「attend」的縮寫。
記憶技巧
酒保(bartender)是在酒吧裡「照料」(tends to)顧客的人。