[C] if sb/sth has a particular tendency, they are likely to behave or act in a particular way 倾向；偏好；性情
to display artistic, etc. tendencies
显示出对艺术等的偏好
~ (for sb/sth) (to do sth)
I have a tendency to talk too much when I’m nervous.
我紧张时总爱唠叨。
There is a tendency for this disease to run in families.
这种疾病易在家族里遗传。
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~ (to/towards sth)
She has a strong natural tendency towards caution.
她天生小心谨慎。