trend [trend] noun countable ESSENTIAL ■a general development or change in a situation or in the way that people are behaving 趋势,趋向;倾向,动向•Surveys show a trend away from home-ownership and towards rented accommodation.调查显示,出现了一种从私人拥有住房转向租赁住房的趋势。 •There's been a downward/upward trend in sales in the last few years.过去几年,销售额一直呈下降/上升趋势。 ADVANCED ■a new development in clothing, make-up, etc. 时尚;新款式•Whatever the latest fashion trend, you can be sure Nicki will be wearing it.不管是甚么样的流行款式,尼基肯定会穿。 •The trend at the moment is towards a more natural and less made-up look.时下的潮流是多一分自然,少一些妆容。 |