单词 | prevail |
释义 | prevail prevail /prɪˈveɪl/ verb [I] FORMAL ↑Verb Endings for prevail C2 to get control or influence: » I am sure that common sense will prevail in the end.» And did reason prevail over (= become a more powerful influence than) emotion?Thesaurus+: ↑Winning and defeating , ↑Scoring, winning and losing in sportF0 to be common among a group of people or area at a particular time: » This attitude still prevails among the middle classes.Thesaurus+: ↑Habitual and customary• • • Extra Examples:» 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. |
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