1. to show a general tendency or direction of development
呈現某種趨勢或發展方向
The data shows that sales are trending upward this quarter.
數據顯示本季度的銷售額正呈現上升趨勢。
Interest in sustainable products has been trending for several years.
對永續產品的興趣已經流行了好幾年。
Trend Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
trend
verb
快速理解
What does "Trend" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Trend"?
「trend」作動詞時，主要指事物發展的總體方向或流行趨勢。
- 1
總體方向
EN: to show a general tendency or direction of development
翻譯: 顯示出總體的傾向或發展方向
- 2
逐漸變化
EN: to change or develop gradually in a particular direction
翻譯: 朝特定方向逐漸改變或發展
- 3
形成趨勢
EN: to become a popular or widespread trend
翻譯: 成為流行或廣泛的趨勢
小提醒：注意「trend」作動詞時，常與「upward」、「downward」或「towards」等詞連用，描述變化的具體方向，例如「trending upwards」（呈上升趨勢）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Trend" in English）
How to pronounce "Trend" in English?"Trend" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Trend" from YouTube Videos
How movies teach manhood | Colin Stokes
TED
“But "The Wizard of Oz" stood alone. It did not start that trend.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Trend"?How does "Trend" change by context?
2. to be a popular topic of discussion online or on social media
在網路或社群媒體上成為熱門討論話題
The hashtag started trending on Twitter within an hour.
這個標籤在一小時內就在推特上成為熱門話題。
Her latest video is trending across all major platforms.
她最新的影片正在所有主要平台上流行。
3. to change or develop in a particular direction over time
隨著時間朝特定方向變化或發展
The market has been trending towards more personalized services.
市場一直朝著更個人化的服務方向發展。
Global temperatures are trending dangerously high.
全球氣溫正朝著危險的高溫趨勢發展。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Trend"?How to make natural sentences with "Trend"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| trend + adverb (e.g., upward, downward) | 呈現...的趨勢 | The sales figures are trending upward this quarter. (本季銷售數字正呈現上升趨勢。) |
| trend + toward/towards + noun/gerund | 趨向於... | Fashion is trending towards more sustainable materials. (時尚正趨向於使用更永續的材料。) |
| trend + in + noun | 在...領域中流行/盛行 | This topic has been trending in academic circles. (這個主題一直在學術界盛行。) |
| be trending (on social media/platform) | (在社群媒體/平台上) 成為熱門話題 | That viral video is trending on Twitter right now. (那個爆紅影片目前正在推特上成為熱門話題。) |
用法說明
How is "Trend" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Trend"?
trend to do vs trend toward(s) doing
- trend to do 通常用於描述一種傾向或習慣性的動作，強調動作本身。
- trend toward(s) doing 則多用於描述一種發展方向、趨勢或逐漸變化的過程，強調過程或狀態的轉變。
- 在正式或學術寫作中，trend toward(s) doing 更為常見，用來分析社會、經濟或數據的走向。
- 口語中，trend to do 可能較少見，因為「trend」作動詞本身在口語中就不如名詞常用。 EN: The data shows that consumers trend to buy more online during sales. 翻譯: 數據顯示，消費者在促銷期間傾向於在網上購買更多商品。
EN:The market is trending towards adopting more sustainable practices.
翻譯:市場正朝著採用更可持續做法的方向發展。
總結建議
在描述明確的發展方向或漸進變化時，建議使用「trend toward(s) doing」；若強調一種概括性的傾向，則可考慮使用「trend to do」。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Trend" and similar words?How to choose "Trend" vs alternatives?
trend vs tend
「trend」強調數據或現象的整體方向與變化，而「tend」則指人或事物有某種慣性傾向或可能性。
trend vs incline
「trend」描述客觀的整體走向，而「incline」則多指個人主觀的意願或物理上的傾斜。
trend vs drift
「trend」指有明確方向的趨勢，而「drift」則指漫無目的、隨波逐流的飄移或偏離。
口語用法
How is "Trend" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Trend"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或轉述他人對某種趨勢的看法或描述。 EN: And then she was like, "The trend is moving towards more sustainable products." 翻譯: 然後她就說：「現在的趨勢是走向更永續的產品。」
EN:So I heard him say, "It's trending on social media right now."
翻譯:所以我聽到他說：「這個現在在社群媒體上正流行。」
語氣強調
作為動詞時，常與副詞連用，以強調趨勢發展的速度、強度或方向。 EN: This topic is really trending upwards after the news broke. 翻譯: 這個話題在新聞爆出來後，熱度真的在直線上升。
EN:It's not just a fad; it's trending hard among young adults.
翻譯:這不只是一個短暫的風潮；它在年輕成年人之間正強勢流行。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，有時會用「trending」或「the trend is...」作為填充詞，引出接下來的觀點。 EN: So, looking at the data... the trend is... we need to adjust our strategy. 翻譯: 所以，看看這些數據… 趨勢是… 我們需要調整策略。
EN:I think, you know, trending-wise... we should focus more on video content.
翻譯:我覺得，你知道，就趨勢而言… 我們應該更專注在影音內容上。
正式寫作注意：在正式報告或學術寫作中，應避免上述口語用法。建議使用更精確的動詞如「increase」、「gain popularity」、「show an upward trajectory」或名詞片語如「data indicates a trend towards...」來取代口語化的「trending」。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Trend"?What fixed phrases with "Trend" should I remember?
trend upward
verb + adverb
呈現上升趨勢
trend downward
verb + adverb
呈現下降趨勢
trend towards
verb + preposition
趨向於
trend on social media
verb + prepositional phrase
在社群媒體上成為熱門話題
trend in a ... direction
verb + prepositional phrase
朝...方向發展
trend higher/lower
verb + comparative adjective
趨勢走高/走低
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Trend"?Which "Trend" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The data is trending upwardly.
✓The data is trending upward.
"Trend" as a verb is typically followed by an adverb of direction (upward, downward, etc.) without the "-ly" suffix. "Upward" is already an adverb meaning "toward a higher level."
×The sales trended to increase last quarter.
✓Sales trended upward last quarter.
The verb "trend" does not take the infinitive "to increase" as its object. It is intransitive and is modified by directional adverbs (upward, downward) or prepositional phrases (toward something).
×I trend to watch more movies on weekends.
✓I tend to watch more movies on weekends.
混淆 "trend" 與 "tend"。"Trend" 作為動詞，主語通常是事物、數據或現象，表示「呈現某種趨勢」。"Tend" 的主語可以是人或物，表示「有…的傾向；往往會…」。
×This topic is trending on the social media.
✓This topic is trending on social media.
當泛指「社交媒體」這個平台或概念時，"social media" 是不可數名詞，前面不加定冠詞 "the"。
×The market trends show a growth.
✓The market is trending upward. / Market trends show growth.
這裡混淆了詞性。想表達「市場呈現增長趨勢」這個動態過程，應使用動詞 "trend"（如 is trending upward）。若使用名詞 "trends"，則句子主語是「趨勢」，後面應描述這些趨勢是什麼（如 show growth），但這樣就失去了「正在發生」的動態感。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Trend"?What are tense/participle forms of "Trend"?
trends(3rd_singular)trending(present_participle)trended(past)trended(past_participle)