英语词汇“prove”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

prove

(pruːv )

Word forms: proves , proving , proved , proved , proven

1. link verb B2

If something proves to be true or to have a particular quality, it becomes clear after a period of time that it is true or has that quality.

None of the rumours has ever been proved to be true. [VERB to-infinitive]

In the past this process of transition has often proven difficult. [VERB adjective]

...an experiment which was to prove a source of inspiration for many years to come. [VERB noun]

Synonyms: turn out, come out, end up, be found to be

2. verb B1+

If you prove that something is true, you show by means of argument or evidence that it is definitely true.

You brought this charge. You prove it! [VERB noun]

The results prove that regulation of the salmon farming industry is inadequate. [VERB that]

...trying to prove how groups of animals have evolved. [VERB wh]

That made me hopping mad and determined to prove him wrong. [VERB noun adjective]

History will prove him to have been right all along. [VERB noun to-infinitive]

...a proven cause of cancer. [VERB-ed]

3. verb

If you prove yourself to have a certain good quality, you show by your actions that you have it.

Margaret proved herself to be a good mother. [VERB pronoun-reflexive to-infinitive]

As a composer he proved himself adept at large dramatic forms. [V pron-refl adj]

A man needs time to prove himself. [VERB pronoun-reflexive]

Few would argue that this team has experience and proven ability. [VERB-ed]

4. prove a point phrase

If you prove a point, you show other people that you know something or can do something, although your action may have no other purpose.

They made a 3,000 mile detour simply to prove a point.

Collocations:

prove a theory

He has two months to prove his theory with a group of 9 to 11-year-olds.

Times, Sunday Times

However, researchers have yet to prove that theory by scanning subjects' brains as they are in the process of identifying faces.

Times, Sunday Times

They agreed, not realising that he was using their son to try to prove his theory.

Times, Sunday Times

If confirmed, the find could help prove the theory that there are multiple universes.

The Sun

Here, too, there was nothing substantive to prove the theory.

Times, Sunday Times

prove scientifically

It's not something we can prove scientifically.

Christianity Today

Although theoretically possible and endorsed by many devotees, the effectiveness of facial toning techniques are difficult to evaluate and prove scientifically.

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They often reject the existence of spiritual or supernatural forces since these are difficult to measure or prove scientifically.

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Both theories are yet to be proven scientifically.

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Mythology and literature record wels catfish of astounding proportions, yet to be proven scientifically.

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prove the undoing of

Playing on grass remains something of a mystery and an opponent with experience could prove her undoing.

Times, Sunday Times

It would prove the undoing of the school.

The Times Literary Supplement

More worrying still, the very instruments they have packed their balance sheets with might well prove their undoing next time around.

Times, Sunday Times

Fatigue may eventually prove their undoing, but team spirit will carry them a long way.

Times, Sunday Times

It could prove the undoing not just of the company, but several executives as well.

Times, Sunday Times

prove ultimately

I worry that if those protections become a political football, they will prove ultimately fragile.

Times,Sunday Times

He fears that the figure may prove ultimately to be too low.

Times, Sunday Times

Some commentators indicated that they believed both sides' criticism would prove ultimately impotent and that the negative publicity would prove a boon for the film's box office.

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This move proved ultimately to be unpopular with the fans and heralded a decline in the club's fortunes.

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Translations:

Chinese: 证明, 证明

Japanese: 立証する, 立証する

单词	prove
释义	prove (pruːv ) Word forms: proves , proving , proved , proved , proven 1. link verb B2 If something proves to be true or to have a particular quality, it becomes clear after a period of time that it is true or has that quality. None of the rumours has ever been proved to be true. [VERB to-infinitive] In the past this process of transition has often proven difficult. [VERB adjective] ...an experiment which was to prove a source of inspiration for many years to come. [VERB noun] Synonyms: turn out, come out, end up, be found to be 2. verb B1+ If you prove that something is true, you show by means of argument or evidence that it is definitely true. You brought this charge. You prove it! [VERB noun] The results prove that regulation of the salmon farming industry is inadequate. [VERB that] ...trying to prove how groups of animals have evolved. [VERB wh] That made me hopping mad and determined to prove him wrong. [VERB noun adjective] History will prove him to have been right all along. [VERB noun to-infinitive] ...a proven cause of cancer. [VERB-ed] 3. verb If you prove yourself to have a certain good quality, you show by your actions that you have it. Margaret proved herself to be a good mother. [VERB pronoun-reflexive to-infinitive] As a composer he proved himself adept at large dramatic forms. [V pron-refl adj] A man needs time to prove himself. [VERB pronoun-reflexive] Few would argue that this team has experience and proven ability. [VERB-ed] 4. prove a point phrase If you prove a point, you show other people that you know something or can do something, although your action may have no other purpose. They made a 3,000 mile detour simply to prove a point. Collocations: prove a theory He has two months to prove his theory with a group of 9 to 11-year-olds. Times, Sunday Times However, researchers have yet to prove that theory by scanning subjects' brains as they are in the process of identifying faces. Times, Sunday Times They agreed, not realising that he was using their son to try to prove his theory. Times, Sunday Times If confirmed, the find could help prove the theory that there are multiple universes. The Sun Here, too, there was nothing substantive to prove the theory. Times, Sunday Times prove scientifically It's not something we can prove scientifically. Christianity Today Although theoretically possible and endorsed by many devotees, the effectiveness of facial toning techniques are difficult to evaluate and prove scientifically. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They often reject the existence of spiritual or supernatural forces since these are difficult to measure or prove scientifically. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Both theories are yet to be proven scientifically. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Mythology and literature record wels catfish of astounding proportions, yet to be proven scientifically. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 prove the undoing of Playing on grass remains something of a mystery and an opponent with experience could prove her undoing. Times, Sunday Times It would prove the undoing of the school. The Times Literary Supplement More worrying still, the very instruments they have packed their balance sheets with might well prove their undoing next time around. Times, Sunday Times Fatigue may eventually prove their undoing, but team spirit will carry them a long way. Times, Sunday Times It could prove the undoing not just of the company, but several executives as well. Times, Sunday Times prove ultimately I worry that if those protections become a political football, they will prove ultimately fragile. Times,Sunday Times He fears that the figure may prove ultimately to be too low. Times, Sunday Times Some commentators indicated that they believed both sides' criticism would prove ultimately impotent and that the negative publicity would prove a boon for the film's box office. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This move proved ultimately to be unpopular with the fans and heralded a decline in the club's fortunes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 证明, 证明 Japanese: 立証する, 立証する
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