Tend Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

tend

verb

快速理解

What does "Tend" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Tend"?

「tend」主要表示「傾向於」某種行為或狀態,以及「照料」人或事物。

  1. 1

    傾向、易於

    EN: to be likely to behave in a particular way or have a particular characteristic

    翻譯: 傾向於某種行為方式或具有某種特質。

  2. 2

    趨向、朝某方向發展

    EN: to move or develop in a particular direction

    翻譯: 朝某個特定方向移動或發展。

  3. 3

    照料、照管

    EN: to care for or look after someone or something

    翻譯: 照顧或照看某人或某物。

小提醒:注意「tend to do something」(傾向做某事)與「tend to someone/something」(照料某人/某物)的用法和意思完全不同。

發音(How to Pronounce "Tend" in English

How to pronounce "Tend" in English?"Tend" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Tend" from YouTube Videos

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>>. We don't think these broadcasts are very effective and the cost is high because they tend to increase North Korea's hostility towards us.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Tend"?How does "Tend" change by context?

1. to regularly behave in a particular way or have a certain characteristic

傾向於;易於

He tends to get nervous before big presentations.

他在重要報告前傾向於變得緊張。

Old houses tend to need more repairs.

老房子通常需要更多維修。

She tends to be optimistic about the future.

她對未來往往持樂觀態度。

2. to care for or look after someone or something

照料;照管

The nurse tended to the patient's wounds.

護士照料了病人的傷口。

She stayed home to tend her sick child.

她留在家裡照顧生病的孩子。

He tends the garden every weekend.

他每個週末都會打理花園。

3. to manage or operate a business, machine, or place

經營;管理;操作

He tends the bar at the local pub.

他在當地的酒吧擔任酒保。

The farmer tends his sheep on the hillside.

農夫在山坡上放牧他的羊群。

Someone needs to tend the fire to keep it burning.

需要有人照看火堆,讓它持續燃燒。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Tend"?How to make natural sentences with "Tend"?
PatternMeaningExample
tend to + V往往會…;傾向於…People tend to forget small details over time. (隨著時間過去,人們往往會忘記小細節。)
tend + noun照料;照管She tends the garden every weekend. (她每個週末都會照料花園。)
tend toward(s) + noun趨向於…;傾向於…His taste in music tends toward classical. (他的音樂品味傾向於古典樂。)
tend to + one's own business管好自己的事He decided to just tend to his own business and not get involved. (他決定只管好自己的事,不參與其中。)

用法說明

How is "Tend" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Tend"?

tend to do vs. would tend to do

  • tend to do 用於描述一種常見的、反覆發生的習慣或傾向,語氣較為客觀直接。
  • would tend to do 則帶有假設性或條件性,常用於推測在特定情況下可能發生的傾向,語氣較為委婉或間接。
  • 在正式或學術寫作中,tend to do 更為常見。
  • 在口語中,would tend to 常用來緩和語氣,使陳述聽起來不那麼絕對。 EN: People tend to feel tired after a large meal. 翻譯: 人們在大餐後往往會感到疲倦。

EN:If you ask him directly, he would tend to avoid giving a straight answer.

翻譯:如果你直接問他,他往往會避免給出明確的答案。

總結建議

在描述普遍事實或習慣時使用 tend to do,而在推測特定情境下的傾向或想使語氣更委婉時,則可使用 would tend to do

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Tend" and similar words?How to choose "Tend" vs alternatives?

tend vs like

「tend」強調一種慣性、趨勢或可能性,而「like」則表示單純的喜好或享受。

tend vs care for

「tend」作為「照料」時,通常指日常工作或職責;「care for」則包含更多情感與關懷。

tend vs incline

兩者皆可表示「傾向」,但「tend」更常用於描述客觀趨勢或習慣;「incline」更正式,且多用於描述主觀意見或意願的傾向。

口語用法

How is "Tend" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Tend"?

引述

在轉述他人或自己的習慣、傾向時,常用 "tend to" 來表達一種概括性的觀察。 EN: "I tend to avoid spicy food, but I'll make an exception tonight." 翻譯: 我通常不吃辣,但今晚可以破例。

EN:"She tends to be a bit quiet in large groups."

翻譯:她在人多的場合通常比較安靜。

語氣強調

在對話中,可以透過重讀 "tend" 或使用 "really tend to" 來加強語氣,表示強烈的傾向或習慣。 EN: "I really tend to agree with you on that point." 翻譯: 在那一點上,我確實非常同意你的看法。

EN:"He does tend to exaggerate his stories, doesn't he?"

翻譯:他講故事確實有點誇大其詞,對吧?

停頓填充

在組織思緒或尋找合適字眼時,"tend to" 有時會作為一種口語填充,後面可能稍作停頓或修正說法。 EN: "My opinion on this... well, I tend to... lean towards the first option." 翻譯: 我對這件事的看法…嗯,我傾向於…比較支持第一個選項。

EN:"The system here, it tends to... how should I put it... favor experience over innovation."

翻譯:這裡的體制,它傾向於…該怎麼說呢…重經驗勝過創新。

正式寫作注意:在學術或正式商業寫作中,應避免將 "tend to" 用作填充詞或帶有猶豫的語氣。建議直接使用更肯定、精確的動詞(如 "usually are", "often results in", "is inclined to")來陳述,使表達更簡潔有力。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Tend"?What fixed phrases with "Tend" should I remember?

tend to do something

tend to + VERB

傾向於做某事;通常會做某事

tend towards something

tend towards + NOUN

趨向於某種狀態、觀點或方向

tend bar

tend bar

在酒吧工作;擔任酒保

tend a garden

tend + (a/the) garden

照料花園;打理花園

tend to someone's needs

tend to + POSSESSIVE + needs

照顧某人的需求;滿足某人的需要

tend the fire

tend the/+(a) fire

照看爐火;添柴保持火勢

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Tend"?Which "Tend" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×I tend to go to the gym yesterday.

I went to the gym yesterday.

"Tend to" 表達習慣或傾向,不能與特定的過去時間點(如 yesterday)連用。描述過去的一次性動作應使用一般過去式。

×She tends watching TV after dinner.

She tends to watch TV after dinner.

"Tend" 作為動詞表示「傾向於」時,後面必須接不定詞 "to + 動詞原形",不能直接接動名詞 (V-ing)。

×This plant tends a lot of water.

This plant needs/requires a lot of water.

"Tend" 作「傾向於」解時,主語通常是有生命或能做出選擇的人/物,後面接動作或狀態。描述「需要」某物時,應使用 "need" 或 "require"。

×Children are tending to be curious.

Children tend to be curious.

表達普遍事實或一般傾向時,應使用一般現在時 "tend",而非進行式 "are tending"。進行式通常用於描述暫時或正在進行的傾向。

×I tend that it will rain tomorrow.

I think/believe it will rain tomorrow.

"Tend" 不能接 that 子句。它後面只能接不定詞 "to + 動詞" 或作為及物動詞表示「照料」。表達個人看法應使用 "think", "believe" 等動詞。

×He tends to not like spicy food.

He tends not to like spicy food.

使用 "tend" 的否定形式時,否定詞 "not" 應置於不定詞 "to" 之前,形成 "tend not to do" 的標準結構,而非 "tend to not do"。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Tend"?What are tense/participle forms of "Tend"?
tends(3rd_singular)tending(present_participle)tended(past)tended(past_participle)