proved
v. 證明( prove的過去式和過去分詞 ); 檢驗,試驗
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. established beyond doubt;
The city proved to be something of a disappointment.
結果這座城市有點兒令人失望。
It looks as if the pessimists are being proved right.
現在看來似乎悲觀論者是正確的。
A new study proved conclusively that smokers die younger than non-smokers.
一項新的研究確證了吸菸者比不吸菸者死得早。
His only experience of gardening so far proved immensely satisfying.
到目前為止他唯一的一次園藝經歷非常令人滿意。
Even the successful flying boats proved, in the end, uneconomical.
即使是成功的水上飛機最終也未能盈利。