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prevail

释义

prevail

verb intransitive formal

UK /prɪˈveɪl/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	prevail
he/she/it	prevails
present participle	prevailing
past tense	prevailed
past participle	prevailed

1
to exist at a particular time or in a particular situation
a report on the economic conditions prevailing in the country
A friendly atmosphere prevailed among the crowds in the park.
Synonyms and related words
To be in a particular position or place
occupy
set
exist
2
to be the strongest influence or element in a situation
We hope that common sense will prevail and an agreement will soon be reached.
In the end, the Chinese view prevailed.
Synonyms and related words
To be important, or to give something importance
matter
figure
emphasize
3
to defeat someone in a game, competition, argument etc
The centre-left coalition is expected to prevail in next month’s election.
prevail over:
The Italian team eventually prevailed over Russia 45 – 43.
Synonyms and related words
To defeat someone in a game, competition or argument
defeat
win
beat

phrasal verbs

prevail on

prevail

verb intransitive formal

US /prɪˈveɪl/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	prevail
he/she/it	prevails
present participle	prevailing
past tense	prevailed
past participle	prevailed

1
to be the strongest influence or element in a situation
We hope that common sense will prevail and an agreement will soon be reached.
In the end, the Chinese view prevailed.
Synonyms and related words
To be important, or to give something importance
matter
figure
emphasize
2
to exist at a particular time or in a particular situation
a report on the economic conditions prevailing in the country
A friendly atmosphere prevailed among the crowds in the park.
Synonyms and related words
To be in a particular position or place
occupy
set
exist
3
to defeat someone in a game, competition, argument, etc.
The center-left coalition is expected to prevail in next month’s election.
prevail over:
The Italian team eventually prevailed over Russia 45 – 43.
Synonyms and related words
To defeat someone in a game, competition or argument
defeat
win
beat

phrasal verbs

prevail on

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