tend
第三人称
tends
现在进行时
tending
过去式
tended
过去完成时
tended
1
倾向于, 往往
to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern
及物动词
- Some plants tend to thrive in direct sunlight, while others prefer shade.
一些植物倾向于在阳光直射下茁壮成长，而另一些则喜欢阴凉处。
- People from that region tend to be fluent in multiple languages due to their diverse cultural influences.
由于多元文化的影响，那个地区的人们倾向于精通多种语言。
- Historical patterns suggest that economic downturns tend to lead to increased unemployment.
历史模式表明，经济衰退往往会导致失业率上升。
- Children tend to become more independent as they grow older.
随着孩子长大，他们倾向于变得更加独立。
- In colder climates, temperatures tend to drop significantly during the winter months.
在较冷的气候中，冬季气温往往会显著下降。
2
照料, 照顾
to care for the needs of someone or something with attention and responsibility
及物动词
- The gardener tends to the flowers, ensuring they receive proper water and sunlight.
园丁照料花朵，确保它们得到适当的水和阳光。
- A nurse tends to the patients, offering medical care and comfort.
护士照顾病人，提供医疗护理和安慰。
- Pet owners tend to their animals, meeting their dietary and emotional needs.
宠物主人照料他们的动物，满足它们的饮食和情感需求。
- The shepherd tends to the flock, ensuring they have ample grazing and protection.
牧羊人照料羊群，确保它们有充足的牧草和保护。
- The caretaker tends to the needs of the elderly residents in the nursing home.
看护人照顾养老院中老年居民的需求。
3
照料, 管理
to run or be actively involved in the care or management of something
及物动词
- They tend the store during business hours, handling customer inquiries and sales.
他们在营业时间管理商店，处理客户咨询和销售。
- He tends the bar, mixing drinks and interacting with customers.
他经营酒吧，调制饮料并与顾客互动。
- She tends the shop every afternoon, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
她每天下午照看商店，确保一切顺利运行。
- He tends the animals at the farm, feeding and cleaning them daily.
他照料农场里的动物，每天喂食和清洁它们。
- He tends the garden, planting new flowers and trimming the bushes.
他照料花园，种植新花并修剪灌木丛。