| 词组 | trend |
| 释义 | trend /trend/ noun a gradual change or development in a situation, or in what many people doadjectives/nouns + trenda recent/new trend The recent trend has been for people to rent rather than buy their own home.the current/latest trend If current trends continue, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will double by the year 2030.a general trend (=one followed by most people or happening in most places) There was a general trend towards marriage at an older age.a growing/increasing/rising trend The show is part of a growing trend towards violence on TV.an alarming/worrying/disturbing trend I have noticed a worrying trend in attitudes to older workers.the underlying/long-term trend (=the trend over a long period of time) The underlying trend is for rich economies to get richer.a downward/upward trend (=a tendency for something to increase or decrease) The downward trend in population growth was not seen as a problem.economic/market trends This forecast is based on current economic trends.the national trend Crime rates in the city fell, in contrast to the national trend.the international/worldwide/global trend There is a global trend towards caring more for the environment.a trend is evident (=is easy to notice or identify) A trend towards marrying later in life was becoming evident.verbsa trend continues The trend for more twin births is continuing.a trend emerges A new trend towards openness in politics had begun to emerge.start a trend The younger generation started a trend toward living in the downtown area.follow a trend Divorce rates in Scotland are following the general trend.reverse a trend (=make something start to change back) The new manager succeeded in reversing the downward trend in the team’s fortunes.halt a trend (=make it stop) We need government policies that will halt this downward economic trend.buck the trend (=do something that is not what is generally happening) Many small companies are struggling in the recession, but we are bucking the trend.show/indicate a trend These reports indicate a new trend in how the public thinks of politicians.reflect a trend (=follow what is generally happening) More people in the city are living alone, reflecting a national trend.prepositionsa trend towards/toward sth There has been a trend towards bigger farms.a trend away from sth We are seeing a trend away from relying on government for these services.a trend in sth Challenging the decisions of officials is a disturbing trend in professional sport.a trend for sth This development seems to be following the trend for smaller homes with smaller gardens.THESAURUS: trend → fashion (2) |
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