prevailing
adjective uk/prɪˈveɪ.lɪŋ/ us/prɪˈveɪ.lɪŋ/
盛行的;现有的;通行的
existing in a particular place or at a particular time
the prevailing attitude 普遍的观点
The prevailing mood is one of optimism. 普遍的情绪是乐观的。
prevailing wind 某地常刮的风，盛行风
a wind that usually blows in a particular direction
The town is kept cool by the prevailing westerly winds. 由于西风盛行，这个城镇很凉爽。
Her choice of trees was influenced by her knowledge of prevailing wind patterns in the area.
In this city, the prevailing winds blow from east to west.
Pollution from the factories travels west on the prevaling winds.
Prevailing winds brought the dust and smell into our homes.