prove

柯林斯词典

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. 证明是
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，我们所有的报告都证明是真实的。
In the past this process of transition has often proven difficult. 在过去，这种转变过程常证明是艰难的。
2. V-T If you prove that something is true, you show by means of argument or evidence that it is definitely true. 证明
You brought this charge. You prove it!
你提出了这一指控。你来证明它！
The results prove that regulation of the salmon farming industry is inadequate. 结果证明，大马哈鱼养殖业的管理是失当的。
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。
3. V-T If you prove yourself to have a certain good quality, you show by your actions that you have it. 显示 (优点)
Margie proved herself to be a good mother. 玛吉显示了自己是个好母亲。
As a composer he proved himself adept at large dramatic forms. 作为一名作曲家，他显示出自己擅长创作大型的戏剧体裁。

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 .