•I am sure that common sense will prevail in the end.我相信常识最终会获胜。

•And did reason prevail over (= become a more powerful influence than) emotion?理智战胜了情感吗？

•This attitude still prevails among the middle classes.这种观点在中产阶级里仍然很普遍。

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•He was eventually prevailed upon to accept the appointment.他最后被说服，接受了这项任命。