trend n.

①趋向;趋势:

the general trend of history历史的总趋势

(2017全国)

There has been a recent trend in the food service industry toward lower fat content and less salt.

在食品服务行业，近来存在着低脂少盐的趋势。

②潮流

follow the latest world trend 追随最新的世界潮流

The trend of having meals alone. 独自就餐的潮流