prevail

动词

UK/prɪˈveɪl/
US/prɪˈveɪl/

定义 prevail 动词

  1. 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。

  2. 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。

片语动词 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。