to prevail
01
占优势, 获胜
to prove to be superior in strength, influence, or authority
Intransitive
例子
Despite facing numerous challenges, the team 's resilience allowed them to prevail in the final moments of the game, securing a dramatic victory.
尽管面临众多挑战，团队的韧性让他们在比赛的最后时刻胜出，确保了戏剧性的胜利。
The community worked together to prevail over adversity, rebuilding homes and infrastructure after a natural disaster.
社区共同努力战胜逆境，在自然灾害后重建家园和基础设施。
02
盛行, 持续存在
to remain in use, fashion, or existence over time
Intransitive
例子
Despite changing trends, classic styles continue to prevail in the fashion industry.
尽管趋势在变化，经典风格在时尚界仍然盛行。
Traditional methods of farming still prevail in many rural communities.
传统的耕作方法在许多农村社区仍然盛行。
03
盛行, 占优势
to be widespread, dominant, or commonly accepted in a specific area or during a certain period
Intransitive
例子
During the 1960s, rock and roll music prevailed across the globe.
在20世纪60年代，摇滚音乐在全球盛行。
A sense of optimism prevailed after the announcement of the peace agreement.
和平协议宣布后，一种乐观的情绪盛行。
04
盛行, 占上风
to prove that an opinion, idea, etc. is superior and make it become accepted by others, particularly after a dispute or struggle
Intransitive
例子
Despite initial resistance, the new policy ultimately prevailed and was adopted by the board.
尽管最初有阻力，新政策最终胜出并被董事会采纳。
Her argument about the benefits of renewable energy prevailed, convincing the committee to fund the project.
她关于可再生能源好处的论点占了上风，说服委员会资助该项目。
05
说服, 劝说
to convince or influence someone to take a particular action
Ditransitive: to prevail on sb to do sth | to prevail upon sb to do sth
例子
She prevailed upon him to join the team, knowing his skills would make a difference.
她说服他加入团队，知道他的技能会有所作为。
After much discussion, he finally prevailed on his friend to attend the event.
经过多次讨论，他终于说服了他的朋友参加活动。
