prevail
动词
UK/prɪˈveɪl/
US/prɪˈveɪl/
定义 prevail 动词
- C2Intransitive(不及物动词)
to gain dominance or greater influence.
占优势；取得主导地位
I am confident that common sense will ultimately prevail.
我相信常识最终会占上风。
Did rationality prevail over emotion?
理性是否战胜了情感？
Despite the challenges, determination will ultimately prevail.
尽管面临挑战，决心最终会占上风。
- Intransitive(不及物动词)
to be widespread or generally accepted in a particular place or time.
盛行；流行
This view still prevails among young people.
这种观点在年轻人中仍然盛行。
Traditional customs prevailed in that era.
传统习俗在那个时代盛行。
A simple way of life still prevails in many rural areas.
简单的生活方式在许多农村地区仍然盛行。
片语动词 prevail
- prevail on/upon someone
to convince someone to undertake an action that they are reluctant to perform
劝服某人
• She tried to prevail upon him to attend the party, but he still hesitated.
她试图劝服他去参加派对，但他仍然犹豫不决。