| 释义 |
ˈprovenly, adv.
[f. proven ppl. a. + -ly2.]
In a proven manner.
1887G. B. Shaw Let. 27 May (1965) 170 The provenly heroic Annie Besant. 1967Times Rev. Industry July 33/2 The uncommitted clearing banks are staying firmly on the sidelines until the industry has provenly made its way. 1972Daily Tel. 30 Dec. 18 The otter is provenly beneficial to fishing. 1975Ibid. 30 Aug. 11/2 The doctor concerned was fully trained and provenly competent. |