课本中不会教你的[P]556　prevail upon和prevail over

556　prevail upon和prevail over

① prevail upon是“说服，劝说”的意思。

We all prevailed upon him to rest home but he refused to stay idle. 我们劝他在家休息，但他不肯闲着。

He was prevailed upon to attend the meeting，despite his reluctance. 他被说服去参加会议，尽管很勉强。

② prevail over是“压倒，战胜”（be victorious over）的意思。

After thinking over，she at length succeeded in letting reason prevail over her prejudices. 仔细考虑后，她终于让理智战胜了偏见。

Justice will prevail over injustice. 正义一定会战胜非正义。