trend n．趋势，倾向；动向；流行
If this trend continues, the world of the future could be dominated by no more than 10 languages.
如果这种趋势继续下去，未来的世界将最多仅十余种语言。
The trend of prices is still upward.
物价仍有上涨趋势。
There is a growing trend towards earlier retirement.
提早退休者有增加的趋势。
