반대 세력이나 어려움에 맞서 우위를 점하거나 승리하다.
To prove superior or victorious against opposing forces, arguments, or difficulties.
예문:
"Despite the initial setbacks, justice eventually prevailed in the court case."
"We must ensure that reason prevails over superstition in public discourse."
"The smaller team managed to prevail against their much stronger rivals in the final match."
특정 지역이나 시기에 널리 퍼져 있거나 지배적인 상태이다.
To be widespread or dominant in a particular area or at a particular time; to be current.
예문:
"A feeling of cautious optimism prevailed among the investors after the market stabilized."
"Silence prevailed in the ancient library, broken only by the turning of pages."
"The custom of afternoon tea still prevails in many parts of the UK."
(보통 'on'이나 'upon'과 함께 쓰여) 누군가를 설득하거나 영향을 미쳐 어떤 일을 하게 만드는 데 성공하다.
To succeed in persuading or influencing someone to do something (often followed by 'on' or 'upon').
예문:
"After hours of discussion, we finally prevailed upon the committee to approve the budget."
"She was prevailed on by her colleagues to accept the promotion, despite her initial reluctance."
"The lawyer attempted to prevail upon the witness to change his testimony, but failed."