prevail

動詞

1. 1

   獲勝、占上風、勝出

   After a long legal battle, the smaller company finally prevailed.

   經過漫長的官司，這家較小的公司終於勝出。

2. 2

   盛行、普遍存在、流行

   Cold, dry weather prevails in that region during winter.

   該地區冬季盛行乾冷的天氣。

3. 3

   適用、有效、居主導正式

   If the two versions conflict, the English text shall prevail.

   兩種版本如有牴觸，應以英文版為準。

4. 4

   持續存在、長存

   Despite years of hardship, hope still prevails in the village.

   儘管歷經多年苦難，希望在這個村子裡依然存在。

5. 5

   說服、勸服正式；prevail on/upon

   They prevailed upon her to speak at the ceremony.

   他們說服她在典禮上致詞。