prove

• 动词，表示通过证据或论证来表明某事为真或存在。也指证明、证实或检验。

A verb used to indicate the act of demonstrating the truth or existence of something through evidence or argument.

1. Demonstrate truthB1formal

   To show that something is true or certain by providing evidence or argument.

   证明

   • The scientist proved her theory through experiments.
   • He proved his innocence with solid evidence.
   • The test results proved that the medicine is effective.

   同义词attestauthenticatecertifyconfirmcorroboratedemonstrateestablishevinceshowsubstantiatevalidateverify

   反义词discreditdisproveinvalidaterefute

2. Turn out to beB1formal

   To be found to be something, especially after a period of time or experience.

   证明是

   • The new employee proved to be very reliable.
   • Her prediction proved correct in the end.
   • The journey proved more difficult than expected.

   同义词emergeend uptranspireturn out