| 单词 | prevail |
| 释义 | prevail —prevailer, n. /pri vayl"/, v.i. 1. to be widespread or current; exist everywhere or generally: Silence prevailed along the funeral route. 2. to appear or occur as the more important or frequent feature or element; predominate: Green tints prevail in the upholstery. 3. to be or prove superior in strength, power, or influence (usually fol. by over): They prevailed over their enemies in the battle. 4. to succeed; become dominant; win out: to wish that the right side might prevail. 5. to use persuasion or inducement successfully: He prevailed upon us to accompany him. [1350-1400; ME prevayllen to grow very strong < L praevalere to be more able, equiv. to prae- PRE- + valere to be strong; see PREVALENT] Syn. 2. preponderate. 3. overcome. Ant. 3. lose. |
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