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词汇 prevail
释义
prevail
verb [ I ] formal uk/prɪˈveɪl/ us/prɪˈveɪl/
C2 占优势,占上风
to get control or influence
I am sure that common sense will prevail in the end. 我相信常识最终会获胜。
And did reason prevail over (= become a more powerful influence than) emotion? 理智战胜了情感吗?
流行,盛行
to be common among a group of people or area at a particular time
This attitude still prevails among the middle classes. 这种观点在中产阶级中仍然很普遍。
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  • A friendly atmosphere prevailed among members of the team.
  • Our only hope is that justice will prevail.
  • Eventually common sense prevailed and he decided it would be more sensible to be honest.
  • The Republicans are expected to prevail in next year's election.
  • The British team had finally prevailed over the Russians.
Phrasal verb
prevail on/upon someone 说服某人
to persuade someone to do something that they do not want to do
He was eventually prevailed upon to accept the appointment. 他最终被说服,接受了这一任命。
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