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prevailing
adjective
uk /prɪˈveɪ.lɪŋ/ us /prɪˈveɪ.lɪŋ/
existing in a particular place or at a particular time: 盛行的;现有的;通行的
the prevailing attitude普遍的观点
The prevailing mood is one of optimism.普遍的情绪是乐观的。
prevailing wind
a wind that usually blows in a particular direction: 某地常刮的风，盛行风
The town is kept cool by the prevailing westerly winds.由于西风盛行，这个城镇很凉爽。
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Now
carpe diem
contemporaneity
contemporarily
contemporary
current
currently
hereon
hereupon
immediate
in current use
in this day and ageidiom
minute
present
present-day
presently
sitting
state
still
the status quo
there's no time like the presentidiom
prevailing | American Dictionary
prevailing
adjective[ not gradable ]
us/prɪˈveɪ·lɪŋ/
existing and accepted:
The prevailing view is that economic growth is likely to slow down.
prevailing | Business English
prevailing
adjective[ before noun ]
uk /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/us
existing in a particular place or at a particular time:
The bank said it will buy the shares at the prevailing market price.
prevailing economic/market conditionsThe chief executive said the poor figures resulted from the prevailing economic conditions.
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