prevailing

英 [prɪ'veɪlɪŋ] 美 [pri'velɪŋ]
  • adj. 流行的;一般的,最普通的;占优势的;盛行很广的
  • v. 盛行,流行(prevail的现在分词形式);获胜

助记提示


1、pre- + -vail- "have power, be strong" + -ing.
2、含义:be stronger, have greater power.

中文词源


prevailing 普遍的,流行的

来自prevail,盛行,流行。

英文词源


prevailing (adj.)
1590s, "vigorous;" 1680s, "widely accepted," present participle adjective from prevail (v.).

双语例句


1. The direction of the prevailing winds should be taken into account.
应该将盛行风的方向考虑在内。

来自柯林斯例句

2. He broke from prevailing orthodoxies and asked the awkward questions.
他抛开盛行的正统观念,问了一些难以回答的问题。

来自柯林斯例句

3. An uneasy calm is reported to be prevailing in the area.
据报道,该地区弥漫着一种令人不安的平静.

来自柯林斯例句

4. We were horrified at the conditions prevailing in local prisons.
地方监狱的普遍状况让我们震惊。

来自《权威词典》

5. the prevailing economic conditions
普遍的经济状况

来自《权威词典》

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