1.tend to 趋向;偏重
We tend to meet up for lunch once a week.
我们往往每周共进一次午餐 。
Older mothers tend to be too idealistic about the pleasures of motherhood.
较年长的母亲往往对身为人母的乐趣过于理想化 。
2.appear to 似乎,好像
By all accounts, Rodger would appear to be a fine fellow.
据说,罗杰是个好小伙 。
Most doctors appear to recognize homeopathy as a legitimate form of medicine.
大多数医生似乎都接受顺势疗法是一种合理的医疗手段 。