tend-

含义：伸展、倾向、照顾

Origin Report / 溯源

词根 'tend' 源自拉丁语 'tendere'，意为 '伸展' 或 '拉伸'。在古英语中，它演变为 'tenden'，后逐渐发展为现代英语中的 'tend'。该词根与 'tense'（紧张）和 'tender'（温柔的）等词有共同的拉丁语根源。

Jicigen Logic / 见其理

extend

LOGIC: 由 'ex-'（向外）+ 'tend'（伸展）构成，表示伸展或延长

to make something longer or wider

"He extended the deadline for the project."

tend

LOGIC: 表示伸展或倾向的动作，引申为照顾或处理某事

to take care of or direct attention to something

"She tends her garden every morning."

tendency

LOGIC: 由 'tend' + 'ency' 构成，表示倾向或趋势

a general direction in which something is developing or moving

"There is a tendency for people to procrastinate."

tender

LOGIC: 由 'tend' 演化而来，表示柔和或易碎的性质

soft and easily damaged, or showing gentle care

"The baby's skin is very tender."