that exists or is very common at a particular time or in a particular place synonym common, widespread流行的;普遍存在的;盛行的 a prevalent view 普遍的观点 - prevalent among somebody
These prejudices are particularly prevalent among people living in the North. 这些偏见在北方人中尤为常见。 - prevalent in somebody/something
The disease is even more prevalent in Latin America. 这种疾病在拉丁美洲更为普遍。
Extra ExamplesThis attitude is prevalent among teenagers. 这种态度在青少年中很普遍。 Our diet contributes to the high levels of heart disease prevalent in this country. 饮食导致心脏病在这个国家很常见。 Temporary working is most prevalent among people in service occupations. 临时工作在服务业从业人员中最为普遍。 Truancy is most prevalent near the end of compulsory schooling. 逃学在义务教育即将结束时最为普遍。
Word Originlate 16th cent.: from Latin praevalent- ‘having greater power’, from the verb praevalere ‘have greater power’, from prae ‘before’ + valere ‘have power’.