Definition
势头 (shì tou) emphasizes the visible momentum or force of a developing situation, often with a sense of power or intensity (e.g., a team's momentum in a game). 趋势 (qū shì) is a neutral, more analytical word for a long-term trend or tendency; 动向 (dòng xiàng) focuses on direction of movement or activity. 动力 (dòng lì) is mechanical or motivational force, not situational momentum.
noun
momentumdriving forcetrendtendencysituationthe way things are looking
Easily confused
- 石头shí tousound-alikestone, rock
Examples
- 势头，。Zhège xīn xiàngmù de fāzhǎn shì tou hěn hǎo, gōngsī juédìng jiādà tóuzī.The development momentum of this new project is strong, so the company decided to increase investment.
- 势头，。Xiàbàn chǎng duìfāng de shì tou yuè lái yuè qiáng, wǒmen hěn nán fángshǒu.In the second half, the opponent's momentum grew stronger and stronger, making it very hard for us to defend.
- ，势头。Cóng zuìjìn de xiāoshòu shùzì lái kàn, jīngjì fùsū de shì tou hái bù mínglǎng.Judging from the latest sales figures, the trend of economic recovery is still unclear.
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