trend

trend — 名詞

1. The overall path along which measurable facts, figures, or behaviours move or sh

1.名詞B1
釋義

趨勢

情況或行為的整體發展方向

The overall path along which measurable facts, figures, or behaviours move or shift as time passes.

例句

The trend in global temperatures has been rising for decades.

全球氣溫的趨勢在過去幾十年來持續上升。

trend in + noun phrase showing direction

Chidi noticed a clear trend toward healthier eating among his neighbours.

Chidi 注意到鄰居之間出現了明顯趨向健康飲食的趨勢。

trend toward + noun phrase

同義詞
  • pattern

    A pattern repeats cyclically; a trend moves in one direction over time.

  • tendency

    Tendency describes a likelihood or inclination; trend is more about observable, measurable data.

  • movement

    Less formal, often describes shifts in public opinion or social behaviour rather than hard data.

文法句型

trend + in + noun phrase

trend + toward/towards + noun phrase

常見錯誤

❌The trend of increasing prices...
✅The trend in increasing prices...' or 'The trend toward higher prices...
💡'trend of' is rarely used; 'trend in' and 'trend toward' are the standard patterns.

2. A popular style or fashion that is widely adopted for a short to medium period o

2.名詞B1
釋義

潮流；風尚

短期流行的時尚風格

A popular style or fashion that is widely adopted for a short to medium period of time, especially in clothing, hairstyles, accessories, or design.

例句

Bao wore bright colours because it was the latest trend in street fashion.

Bao 穿了鮮豔的顏色，因為那是街頭穿搭的最新潮流。

collocation: the latest trend in + field

Shirin started a new hair trend that all her classmates wanted to copy.

Shirin 帶起了一股新髮型潮流，全班同學都想模仿。

同義詞
  • fashion

    Broader and can last longer; fashion describes the prevailing style of an era, while a trend is one element within it.

  • craze

    More intense and short-lived than a trend, often with a sense of excitement.

  • fad

    Even shorter-lived than a trend and often seen as superficial or silly.

反義詞
  • classic

    A classic style endures over time; the opposite of a passing trend.

文法句型

trend + in + field/area

the latest trend + in + noun phrase

常見錯誤

❌This trend is very fashion.
✅This trend is very fashionable.' or 'This is a trendy style.
💡'trend' is a noun; use 'trendy' or 'fashionable' as the adjective.

3. The general state or direction of what is currently popular or fashionable at a

3.名詞B2
釋義

流行

某時期受歡迎的狀態

The general state or direction of what is currently popular or fashionable at a particular time, referring to shared taste rather than a specific item.

例句

Eleni does not care about trend; she wears whatever feels comfortable.

Eleni 不在乎流行什麼，她只穿自己覺得舒服的衣服。

uncountable use: 'trend' without article as general concept

The trend right now is for minimalist home decoration with lots of natural light.

目前的流行趨勢是極簡居家佈置，搭配大量自然光。

the trend is for + noun phrase

同義詞
  • vogue

    More formal and often associated with high fashion; slightly more enduring than trend.

  • fashion

    Fashion is a broader, more general term for the style preferences of a group at a given time.

文法句型

the trend + is + for + noun phrase

the trend + is + to + infinitive

用法筆記

This sense is uncountable — it refers to the general idea of what is fashionable, not to a specific style. Distinguish from sense 2 (FASHION STYLE), which is countable and names a particular item (e.g. 'a new trend in hats').

常見錯誤

❌A trend is to wear loose clothes this year.
✅The trend is to wear loose clothes this year.
💡When referring to the general state of fashion, use 'the trend', not 'a trend'.

trend — 動詞