a less important development or change in a situation, behaviour, fashion, etc., within a larger development or change

There is a sub-trend involving composers taking part in performances of their own work. 有一种小潮流是作曲家参与他们自己作品的演奏。

There are three key subtrends in today's marketing environment. 在如今的市场环境中有三股次要趋势。

happening at a lower rate or level than the main rate or level

Sub-trend growth in the major economies should lead to reduced inflation.

A period of subtrend growth for GDP is expected in the first half of next year. 预计明年上半年，国内生产总值将出现一个次于趋势的增长期。