This is surprising when you consider the prevailing emphasis by scholars and trainers and managers on the importance of cultivating close interpersonal relationships at work.
2019年6月六級真題（第三套）閱讀 Section C
柯林斯高階英漢雙解學習詞典釋義
ADJ
（風）盛行的，常年刮的
The prevailing wind in an area is the type of wind that blows over that area most of the time.
2. encountered generally especially at the present time;
"the prevailing opinion was that a trade war could be averted""the most prevalent religion in our area""speculation concerning the books author was rife"