prevail
US /prɪˈveɪl/
UK /prɪˈveɪl/
1.
獲勝, 佔優勢
prove more powerful or superior
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Justice will prevail in the end.
正義終將獲勝。
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Good sense prevailed, and the strike was called off.
理智佔了上風，罷工被取消了。
2.
盛行, 流行
be widespread in a particular area at a particular time; be current
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The custom still prevails in some rural areas.
這種習俗在一些農村地區仍然盛行。
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A feeling of optimism prevailed among the team members.
樂觀情緒在團隊成員中盛行。