prove

柯林斯詞典

1. V-LINK 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. 證明是
We have been accused of exaggerating before, but unfortunately all our reports proved to be true. 我們曾被指責(zé)夸大其詞，但遺憾的是，我們所有的報告都證明是真實的。
In the past this process of transition has often proven difficult. 在過去，這種轉(zhuǎn)變過程常證明是艱難的。
2. V-T If you prove that something is true, you show by means of argument or evidence that it is definitely true. 證明
You brought this charge. You prove it!
你提出了這一指控。你來證明它！
The results prove that regulation of the salmon farming industry is inadequate. 結(jié)果證明，大馬哈魚養(yǎng)殖業(yè)的管理是失當(dāng)?shù)摹?/p>
That made me hopping mad and determined to prove him wrong. 這使我暴跳如雷并且使我下決心要證明他錯了。
3. V-T If you prove yourself to have a certain good quality, you show by your actions that you have it. 顯示 (優(yōu)點)
Margie proved herself to be a good mother. 瑪吉顯示了自己是個好母親。
As a composer he proved himself adept at large dramatic forms. 作為一名作曲家，他顯示出自己擅長創(chuàng)作大型的戲劇體裁。

The army has proved ineffective in protecting the civilian population .
The policy of charging air travellers for vegetarian meals proved very unpopular .
The government's claim that it would reduce taxes proved false .
Such data will prove invaluable to researchers.
Your daughter's attitude only goes to prove how much society has changed over the last 30 years .

It will be very difficult to prove that they are guilty .
The crime of rape is notoriously difficult to prove.
She only bought that sports car to show off and prove she could afford one.
The tape recordings provided enough evidence to prove he'd been involved in the conspiracy .
The traces of petrol found on his clothing provided the forensic evidence proving that he had started the fire deliberately .