| 释义 |
prev·a·lent
I. \-nt\ adjective
Etymology: Latin praevalent-, praevalens, present participle of praevalēre to be more able, prevail — more at prevail
1. archaic : powerful, potent, influential, efficacious
2. : being in ascendancy : victorious, dominant
< law schools with a nominal college affiliation … became the prevalent type — W.C.Mallalieu >
3. : generally or widely accepted, current, practiced, or favored : generally or extensively existing : widespread
< places where malaria is prevalent >
Synonyms: see prevailing
II. noun
(-s)
: something prevalent |