prevail
US /prɪˈveɪl/
UK /prɪˈveɪl/

动词
1.
获胜, 占优势
prove more powerful or superior
示例:
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Justice will prevail in the end.
正义终将获胜。
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Good sense prevailed, and the strike was called off.
理智占了上风,罢工被取消了。
2.
盛行, 流行
be widespread in a particular area at a particular time; be current
示例:
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The custom still prevails in some rural areas.
这种习俗在一些农村地区仍然盛行。
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A feeling of optimism prevailed among the team members.
乐观情绪在团队成员中盛行。
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