prevailing

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

中文词源

prevailing 普遍的，流行的

来自prevail,盛行，流行。

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

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

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。

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。

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.

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。