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prevail：to defeat an opponent especially in a long or difficult contest, often used figuratively

In the end, justice prevails.

有两个常见的意思，一个是“获胜”，另一个是“ (态度、风俗）流行”。今天我们学习的是它的第一个意思“获胜”。我们可以用 prevail 替换 win，triumph，比如《经济学人》在书评板块评价李开复先生的新书 AI Superpowers 时，在标题部分就用到了 prevail：

In the struggle for AI supremacy, China will prevail.

We will not waver; we will not tire; we will not falter, and we will not fail. Peace and Freedom will prevail.

1)Although obstacles are unceasing, true love will prevail.

2)We will prevail, despite the pains and obstacles.

The justice will not prevail unless people struggle to seek for it.