tend

• 表示经常或频繁发生的现象、自然的倾向，或照顾某人某事的动作。

A verb used to indicate a regular or frequent occurrence, a natural inclination, or the act of caring for someone or something.

1. Be likely to behave in a certain wayB1formal

   To often or usually behave in a particular way or have a particular characteristic.

   倾向于

   • People tend to get nervous before exams.
   • He tends to arrive late to meetings.
   • This material tends to shrink when washed.

   同义词be giveninclinelean

2. Care for or look afterB1formal

   To take care of someone or something, especially by providing necessary attention or treatment.

   照顾

   • She tends to her garden every morning.
   • The nurse tended to the injured patient.
   • He tends to his elderly mother on weekends.

   同义词attend tocare forlook aftermindnurturewatch over

   反义词abandonforsakeignoreneglect