prevail

柯林斯词典

1. V-I If a proposal, principle, or opinion prevails, it gains influence or is accepted, often after a struggle or argument. 占上风
We hoped that common sense would prevail. 我们希望常识能占上风。
Rick still believes that justice will prevail. 里克仍然相信正义会占上风。
2. V-I If a situation, attitude, or custom prevails in a particular place at a particular time, it is normal or most common in that place at that time. 盛行; 普遍存在
A similar situation prevails in Canada. 同样的情况在加拿大也普遍存在。
...the confusion which had prevailed at the time of the revolution. …在革命时期普遍存在的混乱。
3. V-I If one side in a battle, contest, or dispute prevails, it wins. 获胜
He appears to have the votes he needs to prevail. 他看来有他胜出所需要的选票。

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.