Tend to
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定义
I tend to (lose my keys): 我很容易（弄丢我的钥匙）
(Could you) tend to (the children?): （你能）照看（孩子们吗？）
a tendency: 倾向，趋势
示例
- "Firings tend to undermine staff morale, and reflect poorly on the company when unjustified."
- ""Down with the Duke" are known for their anarchist tendencies, pulsating tambourine rhythms, and filthy lyrics."
- "Most people tend to avoid this subject at the office or in social situations."
- "They tend to favor deregulation of business and industry."
- "Although French cuisine contains a lot of saturated fat, the French tend to have an extremely low rate of heart disease, much lower than the United States for example."
- "I tend to think that Jean should speak with a British accent, like the Queen or Winston Churchill..."
练习 1
Brent and Moira compare nutrition and health in different countries in their report.
From the list below, select the TRUE statements according to this broadcast.
There may be more than one correct answer!
From the list below, select the TRUE statements according to this broadcast.
There may be more than one correct answer!
Brent and Moira compare nutrition and health in different countries in their report.
From the list below, select the TRUE statements according to this broadcast.
There may be more than one correct answer!
From the list below, select the TRUE statements according to this broadcast.
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is a true statement. Moira says that the "French tend to have an extremely low rate of heart disease". This means that the number of French people that suffer from heart disease is relatively small. Moira then says that this number is "much lower than the United States". The expression "tend to" indicates a tendency or general rule.
There is nothing said in this broadcast stating that drinking wine for breakfast helps one exercise.
This statement is false. Moira says that doctors believe that drinking red wine in moderation "prevents cancer, heart disease and other ailments". To prevent something means to stop it from happening, which is different from "to cure" which describes complete recovery or recuperation. Doctors don't believe that red wine can "cure" cancer and other illnesses, but that it can prevent them (when consumed regularly in moderation).
Brent reports that "nutritionists have wondered for years how the French manage to stay healthy despite the richness of their diet. To "wonder about (their good health)" is to speculate about it (and implies that it isn't fully understood). Moira then states that the French diet is a 'paradox", which also indicates that this phenomenon is not fully understood. Moira is explaining that the French diet is a mystery, or something which isn't fully understood by many health experts.
练习 2
Find the best synonyms for the expressions in bold!
I tend to think that Edward Moon is useless.
Edward Moon is useless.
How about if we ask Bruno to fire him?
ask Bruno to fire him.
I completely agree!
!
Find the best synonyms for the expressions in bold!
I tend to think that Edward Moon is useless.
I'm inclined to think that 1 Edward Moon is useless.
How about if we ask Bruno to fire him?
I suggest that we 2 ask Bruno to fire him.
I completely agree!
I couldn't agree more 3!
1 I'm inclined to think that: "I tend to think..." is a way of offering an opinion in a tentative way - it is not too strong or emphatic. In the conversation, Brian says "I tend to think that Jean should speak with a British accent". This allows him to state his opinion in a diplomatic way without sounding too aggressive. If you tend to do something, you are inclined or disposed to do something. Example: Vampires TEND to be more active at night.
1 I'm afraid to say that: This is not the best choice here. "I'm afraid to say that (you are fired)" is a polite way of delivering bad news. I'm afraid to say that this lesson is almost over!
1 I'm absolutely sure that: "I'm absolutely sure that" expresses a very strong opinion - that you a certain about something. This expression is much more emphatic than "I tend to think that...".
2 I suggest that we: "How about (if)..." is a useful and common way of making a suggestion. Example: How about if we stopped learning English and went to Disney Land instead? Therefore, "how about if..?" is similar to "I suggest that...".
2 We have no choice but to: "We have no choice but to (fire 5000 workers)" is a way of stating a strong opinion - it is not used for making suggestions.
2 No one will mind if we: This isn't the best choice here!
3 I couldn't agree more: This is correct. Despite it being a negative sentence, "I couldn't agree more" is actually a way of strongly agreeing with someone. The expression literally means, "it is not possible for me to agree more with you"! Example: -This lesson approaches the language of business meetings in a fun and interesting way. -I couldn't agree more!
3 I agree up to a point: If you agree with someone "up to a point" you partially agree: you agree with some things, but maybe disagree with others. Example: -I think we should stop selling perfumes and sell soup instead. -I agree with you up to a point, but I think it would unwise to sell soup, I would prefer it if we sold something related to cosmetics like condoms.
3 I suppose so: "I suppose so" is a way of tentatively agreeing with someone. Example: Do you think we should sell our apartment? -I SUPPOSE SO, but I think we should wait until the housing market improves'. "I completely agree" is a lot stronger.
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