tending

• 形容人或事物有自然的倾向或习惯，往往会以某种方式表现或发展。

Describes a person or thing that has a natural inclination or habit to behave in a particular way.

1. Naturally disposed towardB2formal

   Having a natural inclination or tendency to behave in a certain way or to have a particular characteristic.

   倾向于

   • He is tending to be overly cautious in new situations.
   • The weather is tending toward colder temperatures this week.
   • She is tending to agree with the majority opinion.

   同义词aptdisposedgiveninclinedliableprone

   反义词aversedisinclinedindisposedreluctantunwilling

• 名词，指照料、护理或关注某人或某物的行为或工作。

A noun referring to the work or activity of providing care, treatment, or attention to someone or something.

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1. Care or attentionB2formal

   The act of providing care, treatment, or attention to someone or something.

   照料

   • She spent her life in the tending of sick animals.
   • The tending of the garden requires daily watering.
   • His tending of the elderly patients was gentle and patient.

   同义词attentioncarenursingnurture

   反义词disregardneglectnegligence

• 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