prevalent

英 [ˈprevələnt]

美 [ˈprevələnt]

adj. 流行的; 普遍存在的; 盛行的

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牛津词典

adj.

流行的；普遍存在的；盛行的
that exists or is very common at a particular time or in a particular place
1. a prevalent view
  普遍的观点
2. These prejudices are particularly prevalent among people living in the North.
  这些偏见在北方人中尤为常见。

柯林斯词典

ADJ-GRADED 流行的；盛行的；普遍的
A condition, practice, or belief that isprevalentis common.
1. This condition is more prevalent in women than in men...
  这种病症在女性当中比在男性当中更为普遍。
2. Smoking is becoming increasingly prevalent among younger women...
  抽烟在年轻女性中变得越来越常见。
3. The prevalent view is that interest rates will fall.
  人们普遍认为利率会下降。

英英释义

adj

most frequent or common
1. prevailing winds
Synonym:prevailingpredominantdominantrife

双语例句

It also positions the various component technologies prevalent in the industry today.
另外，文中还对当今行业中各种主导组件技术进行了定位。
The disease, transmitted mainly by tsetse flies, is prevalent in37 countries among the poorest of the world.
这一疾病主要是通过采采蝇传播，在全世界最贫困的37个国家中流行。
All family members, children and adults, are affected by the communication style most prevalent in their home.
所有家庭成员，儿童和成年人，是沟通方式受到他们的家中最普遍。
FIV occurs worldwide, but is more prevalent in certain geographic areas.
fiv在世界各地都有发生，但是会在某一个区域特别的流行。
Vibrio parahaemolyticus is the most prevalent foodborne pathogen in China, especially in the coastal cities.
副溶血性弧菌是引起我国特别是沿海地区细菌性食物中毒危害的首要食源性致病菌。
These conditions are most prevalent in tropical regions; however population migration has spread these diseases to most countries.
这些病症在热带地区最为普遍；不过，随着人口迁移，这些疾病已传播到大多数国家。
The custom of worshipping ancestors is prevalent among these people.
崇拜祖先的风俗在这些人中是普遍的。
Both conditions were more prevalent in older age and in men.
这两种情况在老年人和男性中更普及。
Elements of the autumn season, such as pumpkins and scarecrows, are also prevalent.
元素秋冬季节，如南瓜和稻草人，也普遍存在。
The report criticized the hypocrisy and double standards prevalent in the council.
这篇报道批评了参议会中普遍流行的虚伪言行和双重标准。