prevail
英 [prɪˈveɪl]
[VERB]
prevails , prevailing , prevailed
1. [I 不及物动词] 占上风
If a proposal, principle, or opinion prevails, it gains influence or is accepted, often after a struggle or argument.
近义词
双语例句
例：We hoped that common sense would prevail.
我们希望常识能占上风。
例：Rick still believes that justice will prevail.
里克仍然相信正义会占上风。
2. [I 不及物动词] 盛行 , 普遍存在
If a situation, attitude, or custom prevails in a particular place at a particular time, it is normal or most common in that place at that time.
双语例句
例：A similar situation prevails in Canada.
同样的情况在加拿大也普遍存在。
例：the confusion which had prevailed at the time of the revolution.
在革命时期普遍存在的混乱。
3. [I 不及物动词] 获胜
If one side in a battle, contest, or dispute prevails, it wins.
双语例句
例：He appears to have the votes he needs to prevail.
看来，他所拥有的选票足以让他胜出。
VERB. 动词
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