trend
/trend/ (bre, ipa) · /trend/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈtrend/ (ame, mw)
trend — noun
- trendsingular
- trendsplural
1. The overall path along which measurable facts, figures, or behaviours move or sh
The overall path along which measurable facts, figures, or behaviours move or shift as time passes.
The trend in global temperatures has been rising for decades.
trend in + noun phrase showing direction
Chidi noticed a clear trend toward healthier eating among his neighbours.
trend toward + noun phrase
Economic data suggests a downward trend in unemployment across the region.
Saira analysed the sales figures to identify any seasonal patterns or trends in demand.
If the current trend continues, the company will need to hire more staff next year.
文法句型
trend + in + noun phrase
trend + toward/towards + noun phrase
常見錯誤
2. A popular style or fashion that is widely adopted for a short to medium period o
A popular style or fashion that is widely adopted for a short to medium period of time, especially in clothing, hairstyles, accessories, or design.
Bao wore bright colours because it was the latest trend in street fashion.
collocation: the latest trend in + field
Shirin started a new hair trend that all her classmates wanted to copy.
Vinícius reads fashion blogs every week to keep up with the current trends.
Platform shoes were a short-lived trend from the 1970s that later came back.
The trend for vintage clothing has encouraged many young people to visit second-hand shops.
- 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
3. The general state or direction of what is currently popular or fashionable at a
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.
Eleni does not care about trend; she wears whatever feels comfortable.
uncountable use: 'trend' without article as general concept
The trend right now is for minimalist home decoration with lots of natural light.
the trend is for + noun phrase
Pim asked his sister what the trend was before buying a new backpack.
In interior design, the trend has moved away from plastic furniture toward natural materials.
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
trend — verb
- trendpresent simple I / you / we / they
- trends3rd person singular
- trending-ing form
- trendedpast simple
1. To receive a very high volume of attention and discussion through websites and a
To receive a very high volume of attention and discussion through websites and apps where users share content, as measured by a sudden spike in mentions.
The hashtag #ClimateAction trended on Twitter for three days straight.
trend on + platform name
Yael's cooking video trended in Brazil within hours of being posted online.
trend + location (in + country/region)
News about the election results trended worldwide throughout the evening.
Élise could not understand why that old song suddenly started trending on TikTok.
When the celebrity posted a photo, her name immediately trended across multiple platforms.
- go viral
Stronger meaning — implies extremely wide and fast sharing, not just high mention volume.
文法句型
trend + on + platform name
trend + in + location
start/began + trending
用法筆記
Almost exclusively used in the context of social media (Twitter/X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook). The subject is typically a topic, hashtag, name, or piece of content. Not used in formal writing or financial reporting — use the noun form instead.