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英[prɪˈveɪl]
美[prɪˈveɪl]

基本释义

v.
流行,盛行; 被接受,战胜; 说服,劝说

词性变化

实用例句

We were horrified at the conditions prevailing in local prisons.

地方监狱的普遍状况让我们震惊。

牛津词典

Those beliefs still prevail among certain social groups.

这些信念在某些社会群体中仍很盛行。

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Justice will prevail over tyranny.

正义必将战胜暴虐。

牛津词典

Fortunately, common sense prevailed.

幸而理智占了上风。

牛津词典

I'm sure he could be prevailed upon to give a talk.

我相信能说服他来做一次报告。

牛津词典

We hope that common sense would prevail...

我们希望情理会占上风。

Rick still believes that justice will prevail...

里克仍然相信正义会得以伸张。

A similar situation prevails in America...

相似的情况在美国随处可见。

...the confusion which had prevailed at the time of the revolution...

在革命期间普遍存在的混乱

He appears to have the votes he needs to prevail...

他似乎已经获得了取胜所需的选票。

I do hope he will prevail over the rebels.

我确实希望他能战胜叛乱者。

We must, each of us, prevail upon our congressman to act...

我们每一个人都必须说服我们各自的国会议员采取行动。

Do you think she could be prevailed upon to do those things?

你觉得有可能说服她去做那些事情吗?

Intimate friends may well be the best companions all, but entirely different rules of travel prevail.

作为出游伙伴,亲密朋友是最好选择, 但存在不同的旅行规则.

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No being can be sovereign if there is another being over which it cannot prevail.

只要有无法超越的存在,那么其它物体都不能是至高无上的.

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Confucianism declined , Zhuangzi and Laozi's study were very prevail in Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern dynasties.

魏晋南北朝是儒学式微、庄老盛行的时代.

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Can all our efforts towards morality prevail over the forces of evil?

我们为提倡伦理道德所做的努力能够战胜邪恶的力量 吗 ?

《简明英汉词典》

You may prevail upon your friend to lend you & 10.

你可以劝朋友借给你10 镑 钱.

辞典例句

In case of discrepancy, the original version in Chinese shall prevail.

当发生歧意时,应以法律法规颁布单位发布的中文原文为准.

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This old custom does not prevail now.

这种旧风俗现在已经不流行了.

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I believe that man will not merely endure: he will prevail.

我相信人不仅仅会延续,他还会发展.

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Amid such fears, the available science doesn't always prevail.

在这样的恐慌气氛下, 现有的科学知识和方法难以做到无往不胜.

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Once a great nation commits itself, it must prevail.

一旦一个大国对一件事作出了承诺, 它就必须取得成功.

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You may prevail upon your friend to lend you £ 1 0.

你可以劝朋友借给你10镑钱.

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In the events of any discrepancy between the two aforementioned versions, the Chinese version shall prevail.

假如在两种上述版本之间有异议, 应以中文版本为主.

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Trade protectionism begins to prevail when economic depression occurs.

事实表明,一旦经济陷入衰退,贸易保护主义就会抬头.

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Peace will prevail in life and relationships, instead of fear.

平和而不是恐惧会在生活和人际关系中取胜.

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Can you prevail on him to go?

你能说服他走 吗 ?

《简明英汉词典》

If wish may prevail, shepherd will be king.

要是心愿能指望, 羊倌个个当国王.

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真题例句

There's an ancient legend that as long as these eggs are made, evil will not prevail in the world, says Joan Brander, a Canadian egg-painter who has been painting eggs for over 60 years, having learned the art from her Ukrainian relatives.

出自-2017年6月阅读原文

They weren't looking for cured meats, organic produce or beautiful presentation; they were looking for whatever they could get their hands on, and this prioritisation of quantity over quality prevailed for decades, meaning a generation was brought up with food that couldn't compete with neighbouring France, Italy, Belgium or Spain.

出自-2011年6月阅读原文

"There's an ancient legend that as long as these eggs are made, evil will not prevail in the world," says Joan Brander, a Canadian egg-painter who has been painting eggs for over 60 years, having learned the art from her Ukrainian relatives.

2017年6月四级真题(第一套)阅读 Section C

We are very proud of our accomplishments under the Greenlist system and we believe that we will prevail in these cases, Christopher Beard, director of public affairs for SC Johnson, said, while acknowledging that this has been an area that is difficult to navigate.

出自-2016年6月阅读原文

It was in conformity to the prevailing practice in the market.

出自-2016年6月阅读原文

If you are at home trying to decide where to go for dinner, however, the knowledge component may prevail, and you decide to go where you can eat a healthier meal.

2016年6月六级真题(第一套)阅读 Section A

There will probably be months of legal confrontation, and it is not at all clear which side will prevail in court, nor in the battle for public opinion and legislative favor.

2017年12月六级真题(第三套)阅读 Section B

First, scientific work tends to focus on some aspect of prevailing Knowledge that is viewed as incomplete or incorrect.

出自-2012年考研阅读原文

He freed music from hitherto prevailing conventions of harmony and structure.

出自-2014年考研翻译原文

英英释义

Verb
  • 1. be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance;

    "Money reigns supreme here"

    "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"

  • 2. be valid, applicable, or true;

    "This theory still holds"

  • 3. continue to exist;

    "These stories die hard"

    "The legend of Elvis endures"

  • 4. prove superior;

    "The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight"

  • 5. use persuasion successfully;

    "He prevailed upon her to visit his parents"

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