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单词 prove
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The team emphasised that their study could not prove that anxiety caused heart disease.That was a difficult proposition to prove.French presidential pardons often prove controversial.This is a weaker race and he can prove too good for Aso.Everything that was outlined during the meeting in America has proved true.Your own show proves it.The dressings proved so good that they are now available on prescription through the NHS.People like to share, though, and the growth of social networks over the past decade has proved that younger generations like to share more than any other.The grey area lies in proving your ability to drive is impaired.The best pieces have proved a good investment.Why is it often difficult to prove that a disease or condition resulted from workplace exposure?This may explain why the show is already proving hugely popular.Leicester have spent all season proving many of the things we hold true to be badly wrong.We have proved highly adept at using technology to stress ourselves.The past proves the richer area of study.Yet it might prove the richest source of recruitment.The video evidence from our experiment proves just how bad men are at taking a sneaky peek.We will soon see whether this proves to be true.When cigarettes are proven to cause lung cancer we can bring in a smoking ban.It has been about proving my ability and helping the team.But it could be an unexpected arrival that proves so good for the family.So this show proved to be a bit of a departure.The careful historian soon learns that juicy stories often have to be jettisoned when sources prove unreliable.The top tips and facts are crucial and explain what the experiments prove.But in the wider human context the opposite has generally proved true.The researchers acknowledged that the study did not prove cause and effect.This would have proved a difficult operation by other processes.He said that the party had proved its ability to do well without mounting a conventional campaign.

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prove

British English: prove /pruːv/ VERB
bear out If something proves to be true, it becomes clear after a period of time that it is true.
The reports proved to be true.
  • American English: prove
  • Arabic: يُثَبِّت
  • Brazilian Portuguese: provar
  • Chinese: 证明
  • Croatian: dokazati
  • Czech: ukázat se jakým
  • Danish: bevise
  • Dutch: bewijzen
  • European Spanish: probar
  • Finnish: todistaa
  • French: s’avérer
  • German: beweisen
  • Greek: αποδεικνύω
  • Italian: dimostrarsi
  • Japanese: 立証する
  • Korean: 입증하다
  • Norwegian: bevise
  • Polish: udowodnić
  • European Portuguese: provar
  • Romanian: a dovedi
  • Russian: доказывать
  • Latin American Spanish: probar
  • Swedish: jäsa
  • Thai: พิสูจน์
  • Turkish: kanıtlamak
  • Ukrainian: доводити
  • Vietnamese: chứng minh
British English: prove VERB
argue 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!
  • American English: prove
  • Brazilian Portuguese: comprovar
  • Chinese: 证明
  • European Spanish: demostrar
  • French: prouver
  • German: beweisen
  • Italian: provare
  • Japanese: 立証する
  • Korean: 증명하다
  • European Portuguese: comprovar
  • Latin American Spanish: demostrar

All related terms of 'prove'

Chinese translation of 'prove'

prove

(pruːv)

vt

  1. [idea, theory] 证(證)明 (zhèngmíng)

vi

  1. to prove (to be) correct etc 证(證)明是对(對)的 (zhèngmíng shì duì de děng)
to prove that ... [person] 证(證)明 ... (zhèngmíng ... ) [situation, experiment, calculations] 显(顯)示 ... (xiǎnshì ... )
to prove sb right/wrong 证(證)明某人是对(對)的/错(錯)的 (zhèngmíng mǒurén shì duì de/cuò de)
to prove o.s. (to be) useful etc 证(證)明自己是有用的 (zhèngmíng zìjǐ shì yǒuyòng de děng)

All related terms of 'prove'

(verb) 
Definition
to be found to be
In the past this process has proved difficult.
Synonyms
turn out
Things don't always turn out the way we expect.
come out
I'm sure it will come out all right in the end.
end up
be found to be
(verb) 
Definition
to establish the truth or validity of
new evidence that could prove their innocence
Synonyms
verify
The government has not verified any of these reports.
establish
An autopsy was being done to establish the cause of death.
determine
The investigation will determine what really happened.
show
These figures show an increase in unemployment.
evidence
He still has a lot to learn, as is evidenced by his recent behaviour.
confirm
This confirms what I suspected all along.
demonstrate
You have to demonstrate that you are reliable.
justify
This decision was fully justified by economic conditions.
ascertain
Try to ascertain what services the bank is offering.
bear out
attest
Records attest to his long history of violence.
substantiate
There is little scientific evidence to substantiate the claims.
corroborate
I had access to a wide range of documents which corroborated the story.
authenticate
evince (formal)
He had never, hitherto, evinced any particular interest in economic matters.
show clearly
Opposites
rule out
,
discredit
,
refute
,
disprove
,
give the lie to
(verb) 
Synonyms
test
Test the temperature of the water with your wrist.
try
It's best not to try a new recipe on such an important occasion.
check
Check the accuracy of every detail in your CV.
Get a mechanic to check the car out for you before you buy it.
examine
He examined her passport and stamped it.
experiment
Scientists have been experimenting with a potential new cure.
analyse
This book teaches you to analyse causes of stress in your life.
put to the test
assay
She sat down and assayed me with her large brown eyes.
put to trial

phrasal verb

See prove yourself

Additional synonyms

in the sense of analyse
Definition
to psychoanalyse (someone)
This book teaches you to analyse causes of stress in your life.
Synonyms
examine,
test,
study,
research,
judge,
estimate,
survey,
investigate,
interpret,
evaluate,
inspect,
work over
in the sense of ascertain
Definition
to find out definitely
Try to ascertain what services the bank is offering.
Synonyms
find out,
learn,
discover,
determine,
confirm,
settle,
identify,
establish,
fix,
verify,
make certain,
suss (out) (slang),
ferret out
in the sense of assay
Definition
to analyse (a substance, such as gold) to find out how pure it is
She sat down and assayed me with her large brown eyes.
Synonyms
analyse,
examine,
investigate,
assess,
weigh,
evaluate,
inspect,
try,
appraise,
test,
prove

Synonyms of 'prove'

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of attest
Definition
to affirm or prove the truth of
Records attest to his long history of violence.
Synonyms
testify,
show,
prove,
confirm,
display,
declare,
witness,
demonstrate,
seal,
swear,
exhibit,
warrant,
assert,
manifest,
give evidence,
invoke,
ratify,
affirm,
certify,
verify,
bear out,
substantiate,
corroborate,
bear witness,
authenticate,
vouch for,
evince (formal),
aver,
adjure
in the sense of check
Definition
to examine, investigate, or make an inquiry into
Check the accuracy of every detail in your CV.Get a mechanic to check the car out for you before you buy it.
Synonyms
examine,
test,
study,
look at,
research,
note,
confirm,
investigate,
monitor,
probe,
tick,
vet,
inspect,
look over,
verify,
work over,
scrutinize,
make sure of,
inquire into,
take a dekko at (British, slang, old-fashioned),
parse
in the sense of come out
Definition
to end up or turn out
I'm sure it will come out all right in the end.
Synonyms
turn out,
result,
end up,
work out,
pan out (informal)
in the sense of confirm
Definition
to prove to be true or valid
This confirms what I suspected all along.
Synonyms
prove,
support,
establish,
back up,
verify,
validate,
bear out,
substantiate,
corroborate,
authenticate
in the sense of corroborate
Definition
to support (a fact or opinion) by giving proof
I had access to a wide range of documents which corroborated the story.
Synonyms
support,
establish,
confirm,
document,
sustain,
back up,
endorse,
ratify,
validate,
bear out,
substantiate,
authenticate
in the sense of demonstrate
Definition
to reveal the existence of
You have to demonstrate that you are reliable.
Synonyms
prove,
show,
establish,
indicate,
make clear,
manifest,
evidence,
testify to,
evince (formal),
show clearly,
flag up
in the sense of determine
Definition
to fix in scope, extent, etc.
The investigation will determine what really happened.
Synonyms
settle,
learn,
establish,
discover,
check,
confirm,
find out,
work out,
calculate,
detect,
figure out,
certify,
verify,
ascertain,
deduce,
fix upon
in the sense of establish
Definition
to prove
An autopsy was being done to establish the cause of death.
Synonyms
prove,
show,
confirm,
demonstrate,
ratify,
certify,
verify,
validate,
substantiate,
corroborate,
authenticate
in the sense of evidence
Definition
to show clearly
He still has a lot to learn, as is evidenced by his recent behaviour.
Synonyms
show,
prove,
reveal,
display,
indicate,
witness,
demonstrate,
exhibit,
manifest,
signify,
denote,
testify to,
evince (formal)
in the sense of evince
Definition
to show or display (a quality or feeling) clearly
He had never, hitherto, evinced any particular interest in economic matters.
Synonyms
show,
evidence,
reveal,
establish,
express,
display,
indicate,
demonstrate,
exhibit,
make clear,
manifest,
signify,
attest,
bespeak,
betoken,
make evident

Additional synonyms

in the sense of examine
Definition
to inspect carefully or in detail
He examined her passport and stamped it.
Synonyms
inspect,
test,
consider,
study,
check,
research,
review,
survey,
investigate,
explore,
probe,
analyse,
scan,
vet,
check out,
ponder,
look over,
look at,
sift through,
work over,
pore over,
appraise,
scrutinize,
peruse,
take stock of,
assay,
recce (slang),
look at carefully,
go over or through
in the sense of experiment
Definition
to carry out an experiment or experiments
Scientists have been experimenting with a potential new cure.
Synonyms
test,
investigate,
trial,
research,
try,
examine,
pilot,
sample,
verify,
put to the test,
assay
in the sense of justify
Definition
to defend (an action) as being warranted
This decision was fully justified by economic conditions.
Synonyms
explain,
support,
warrant,
bear out,
legitimize,
establish,
maintain,
confirm,
defend,
approve,
excuse,
sustain,
uphold,
acquit,
vindicate,
validate,
substantiate,
exonerate,
legalize,
absolve,
exculpate
in the sense of show
Definition
to demonstrate or prove
These figures show an increase in unemployment.
Synonyms
indicate,
demonstrate,
prove,
reveal,
display,
evidence,
point out,
manifest,
testify to,
evince,
flag up
in the sense of substantiate
Definition
to establish (a story) as genuine
There is little scientific evidence to substantiate the claims.
Synonyms
support,
prove,
confirm,
establish,
affirm,
verify,
validate,
bear out,
corroborate,
attest to,
authenticate
in the sense of try
Definition
to sample or test (something) to see how enjoyable, good, or useful it is
It's best not to try a new recipe on such an important occasion.
Synonyms
experiment with,
try out,
put to the test,
test,
taste,
examine,
investigate,
sample,
evaluate,
check out,
inspect,
appraise
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