The steady flow of ocean water in a prevailing direction.

朝一定方向运动的稳定的海水流。

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The direction of the prevailing winds should be taken into account.

应该将盛行风的风向考虑在内。

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The direction of the prevailing wind means that for most of the time the planes must fly over central London.

由于当地盛行风向的关系，飞机在多数时间必须飞跃整个伦敦的中心城区。

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"Despite the fact that the prevailing diplomatic winds these days blow in the direction of diplomacy alone, I believe with all my heart that diplomacy and sanctions are not mutually exclusive."

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