prevail

1. V-I If a proposal, principle, or opinion prevails, it gains influence or is accepted, often after a struggle or argument. 佔上風(fēng)

We hoped that common sense would prevail. 我們希望常識能佔上風(fēng)。

Rick still believes that justice will prevail. 裡尅仍然相信正義會佔上風(fēng)。

2. V-I If a situation, attitude, or custom prevails in a particular place at a particular time, it is normal or most common in that place at that time. 盛行; 普遍存在

A similar situation prevails in Canada. 同樣的情況在加拿大也普遍存在。

...the confusion which had prevailed at the time of the revolution. …在革命時期普遍存在的混亂。

3. V-I If one side in a battle, contest, or dispute prevails, it wins. 獲勝

He appears to have the votes he needs to prevail. 他看來有他勝出所需要的選票。