prevailing
/prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #5464 in the learning path
普遍的；占主导的
Definitions
adj. Most common or influential at a particular time or place.
普遍的；占主导的
Example
The prevailing mood at dinner was one of relief.
晚餐时，大家普遍都松了一口气。
The prevailing view among urban planners is that reliable public transport can reduce dependence on private cars.
城市规划者普遍认为，可靠的公共交通能减少人们对私家车的依赖。
Collocations
- prevailing view
- prevailing conditions
- prevailing wind
- prevailing attitude
Word family
- prevail (v.)
Synonyms
- dominant
- predominant
Usage tip
常置于名词前；prevailing wind指盛行风。
FAQ
- What does prevailing mean?
- Most common or influential at a particular time or place.
- How is prevailing pronounced?
- UK /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/, US /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
