tend
倾向于(客观规律性倾向,描述普遍规律或统计趋势)
be inclined to
倾向于(更个人化,含主观意愿或心理偏好,be inclined to believe = 倾向于相信)
Students from disadvantaged backgrounds tend to have fewer opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities.
来自弱势背景的学生往往参与课外活动的机会较少。
After reviewing all the evidence, the judge said she was inclined to side with the claimant.
在审查了所有证据后,法官表示她倾向于支持原告。