prevail
verb
UK/prɪˈveɪl/
US/prɪˈveɪl/
Definitions of prevail verb
- C2Intransitive(不及物動詞)
to gain dominance or greater influence.
佔優勢；取得主導地位
I am confident that common sense will ultimately prevail.
我相信常識最終會佔上風。
Did rationality prevail over emotion?
理性是否戰勝了情感？
Despite the challenges, determination will ultimately prevail.
儘管面臨挑戰，決心最終會佔上風。
- Intransitive(不及物動詞)
to be widespread or generally accepted in a particular place or time.
盛行；流行
This view still prevails among young people.
這種觀點在年輕人中仍然盛行。
Traditional customs prevailed in that era.
傳統習俗在那個時代盛行。
A simple way of life still prevails in many rural areas.
簡單的生活方式在許多農村地區仍然盛行。
Phrasal Verbs of prevail
- prevail on/upon someone
to convince someone to undertake an action that they are reluctant to perform
勸服某人
• She tried to prevail upon him to attend the party, but he still hesitated.
她試圖勸服他去參加派對，但他仍然猶豫不決。