to tend
01
倾向于, 往往
to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern
Transitive: to tend to do sth
例子
People from that region tend to be fluent in multiple languages due to their diverse cultural influences.
由于多元文化的影响，那个地区的人们倾向于精通多种语言。
02
照料, 照顾
to care for the needs of someone or something with attention and responsibility
Transitive: to tend sb/sth
例子
A nurse tends to the patients, offering medical care and comfort.
护士照顾病人，提供医疗护理和安慰。
03
照料, 管理
to run or be actively involved in the care or management of something
Dialect
American
AmericanTransitive: to tend a business or activity
例子
He tends the bar, mixing drinks and interacting with customers.
他经营酒吧，调制饮料并与顾客互动。
词汇树
distend
subtend
tendency
tend
