prevail

柯林斯詞典

1. V-I If a proposal, principle, or opinion prevails, it gains influence or is accepted, often after a struggle or argument. 佔(zhàn)上風(fēng)
We hoped that common sense would prevail. 我們希望常識(shí)能佔(zhàn)上風(fēng)。
Rick still believes that justice will prevail. 裡尅仍然相信正義會(huì)佔(zhàn)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(shí)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(lái)有他勝出所需要的選票。

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.