新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

proveIELTS重点词汇

英 [pruːv]

[VERB]

词汇频率：

VERB. 动词

proves , proving , proved , proved , proven
1. [LINK 连系动词] 证明是
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.
双语例句
例：
We have been accused of exaggerating before, but unfortunately all our reports proved to be true.
我们曾被指责夸大其词，但遗憾的是，我们报告的所有内容都被证明是真实的。
例：
In the past this process of transition has often proven difficult.
在过去，这种转变过程通常都是艰难的。
例：
an experiment which was to prove a source of inspiration for many years to come.
一个为证明一种多年灵感来源的实验。
2. [T 及物动词] 证明
If you prove that something is true, you show by means of argument or evidence that it is definitely true.
近义词
show , verify
反义词
disprove
双语例句
例：
You brought this charge. You prove it!
你提出了这一指控。你拿出证据来！
例：
The results prove that regulation of the salmon farming industry is inadequate.
结果证明，对鲑鱼养殖业的管理还不够完善。
例：
That made me hopping mad and determined to prove him wrong.
这使我暴跳如雷并且使我下决心要证明他错了。
例：
trying to prove how groups of animals have evolved.
试图证明动物群是如何演化的。
例：
a proven cause of cancer.
一种证实了的癌症诱因。
3. [T 及物动词] 证明 , 显示（优点）
If you prove yourself to have a certain good quality, you show by your actions that you have it.
双语例句
例：
Margie proved herself to be a good mother.
玛吉证明了自己是个好母亲。
例：
As a composer he proved himself adept at large dramatic forms.
作为一名作曲家，他显示出了自己创作大型戏剧的能力。