prevailing

• Описывает то, что является наиболее распространённым, широко принятым или общепризнанным в определённый период времени.

Describes something that is most common, widespread, or generally accepted at a particular time.

1. Most common or widespreadB2formal

   Existing or accepted in a particular place or at a particular time; predominant.

   Преобладающий

   • The prevailing opinion among experts is that climate change is real.
   • The prevailing wind in this region comes from the west.
   • Despite the challenges, the prevailing mood was one of optimism.

   Synonymscommoncurrentdominantgeneralmainpredominantprevalentprincipalusualwidespread

   Antonymsatypicalrareuncommonunpopularunusual

2. Having superior force or influenceC1formal

   Having more power, influence, or authority than others.

   Преобладающий

   • The prevailing army finally captured the city.
   • Her argument was the prevailing one in the debate.
   • The prevailing economic theory at the time favored deregulation.

   Synonymsascendantcontrollingdominantparamountpredominantpreponderantrulingsuperiorsupreme

   Antonymsinferiorminorsecondarysubordinatesubservient

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия, при котором что-либо оказывается более могущественным, чем противодействующие силы, или является широко распространённым или актуальным в определённой области или в определённое время.

A verb used to indicate the act of proving more powerful than opposing forces, or being widespread or current in a particular area or at a particular time.

1. To be victoriousC1formal

   To prove more powerful than opposing forces; to win.

   Победить

   • Justice will prevail in the end.
   • The home team prevailed against the champions.
   • Despite the odds, truth prevailed.

   Synonymsconquerovercomesucceedtriumphwin

   Antonymsfaillosesuccumbyield

2. To be widespreadC1formal

   To exist or be very common at a particular time or in a particular place.

   Преобладать

   • A sense of calm prevailed in the village after the storm.
   • These customs still prevail in rural areas.
   • Confusion prevailed among the crowd after the announcement.

   Synonymsaboundobtainpersistpredominatereign

3. C2formal

   To persuade someone to do something, often after a long discussion.

   Убедить

   • She prevailed upon him to stay for dinner.
   • He was prevailed upon to accept the position.
   • They tried to prevail on the committee to change the rules.

   Synonymsbring roundconvinceinducepersuadeswaytalk intowin over

   Antonymsdeterdiscouragedissuade