| 释义 |
pre·vail /prɪˈveɪl，priː-/ vi. | phr.
vi.
1. 流行，盛行
the west winds that prevail in the mountains 山区常刮的西风
This custom still prevails among members of the older generation. 这一风俗仍在老一辈人们中流行。
An atmosphere of extreme tension prevailed. 到处存在着一种极度紧张的气氛。
2. 获胜；占优势，占上风 (over,against)
Skill will prevail. 技术终将取胜。
Reason prevailed over emotion. 理智战胜了感情。
Justice has prevailed; the guilty man has been punished. 正义得到伸张；罪人受到了惩处。
3. 成功；奏效
The temptation to exploit consumers usually prevails unless it is curbed. 剥削消费者的诱惑除非加以限制，否则就会肆虐。
[< L praevalēre to be superior in strength < PRE + valēre to be strong] phr. prevail on (或 upon, with) 说服，劝说；诱使 prevail on a sick man to take his medicine 劝说病人服药 He could not prevail with her to dance with him again. 他未能说服她再次与他共舞。 At last he allowed himself to be prevailed upon (或 on). 他最后被说服了。 |