prove
v. 原來是; 證實; 證明
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.
We have been accused of exaggerating before, but unfortunately all our reports proved to be true...
以前一直有人指責我們誇大事實,但遺憾的是,我們所有的報道都證明是真實的。
In the past this process of transition has often proven difficult.
過去這一過渡過程常常很艱難。
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!...
你提出了這項控告。你拿出證據來!
The results prove that regulation of the salmon farming industry is inadequate.
結果證明對鮭魚飼養行業的管理不夠完善。
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...
瑪格麗特證明了自己是個好媽媽。
As a composer he proved himself adept at large dramatic forms...
身為作曲家的他證明了自己在創作大型戲劇方面駕輕就熟。
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.
他們繞行3,000英里只是為了證明自己能夠做到。
1. be shown or be found to be;
2. establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment;
3. provide evidence for;
4. prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof
5. put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to;
6. increase in volume;
7. cause to puff up with a leaven;
8. take a trial impression of
9. obtain probate of;
prove, certify, demonstrate, establish, testify
這些動詞均含有"證明,證實"之意。
prove out
成功:結果很好;成功
not proven
(蘇格蘭律)證據不足
If he be not apt to beat over matters, and to call up one thing to prove and illustrate another, let him study the lawyer's cases.
如果某人不善於詳細檢視事物, 僅限於用一事物去和另一事物對比、解釋的話, 就讓他去見識見識律師怎麼辦案子.
This will prove to the world that we are right.
這將向全世界證明我們是對的.
The burden of proof lay on the plaintiff to prove negligence.
證明對方犯有疏忽罪的舉證責任落在原告身上.
Year by year a few of these slang terms prove so useful that they graduate into respectable society.
年復一年,這些俚語中的一些證明是十分有用的,因而逐漸進入了上流社會.
The students are asked to prove the purity of copper.
要求學生們檢驗銅的純度.