1.tend to 朝某方向；趋向；偏重

Smaller laptops also tend to have longer battery life.
小巧的电脑也趋向更长的电池持续时间。

I tend to prefer light colors.
我往往更喜欢淡颜色。
2.amount to 共计；意味着；发展成

But his critics grumble that his policies amount to putting haiti up for sale.
但他的批评者则抱怨说他的政策相当于将海地拿去卖掉。

But placebos amount to lying to the patient. Surely our troops deserve better.
但是安慰剂就相当于对患者撒谎，我们的军队值得拥有更好的治疗。

3.sort out 区分出来，辨别出来

I think the region can sort out its problems.
我想，该地区能解决自己的问题。

Thais no longer trust parliament to sort out their differences and have taken their grievances to the streets.
泰国人不再指望议会来解决他们之间的分歧，而是走上街头发泄自己的不满。

4.electric mixer 电动搅拌机

Can I use this electric mixer in japan?
我能在日本使用这个电动搅拌器吗？

With an electric mixer, beat the egg whites and salt until soft peaks form.
用电动搅拌机把蛋白和盐打匀，直到出现软的峰顶。