| 单词 | prove |
| 释义 | prove v. (past part. proved or proven) 1. tr. (often foll. by that + clause) demonstrate the truth of by evidence or argument. 2. intr. a (usu. foll. by to + infin.) be found (it proved to be untrue). b emerge incontrovertibly as (will prove the winner). 3. tr. Math. test the accuracy of (a calculation). 4. tr. establish the genuineness and validity of (a will). 5. intr. (of dough) rise in bread-making. 6. tr. = PROOF 6. 7. tr. subject (a gun etc.) to a testing process. 8. tr. archaic test the qualities of; try. Phrases and idioms not proven (in Scottish Law) a verdict that there is insufficient evidence to establish guilt or innocence. prove oneself show one's abilities, courage, etc. Derivatives provable adj. provability n. provably adv. Etymology: ME f. OF prover f. L probare test, approve, demonstrate f. probus good |
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