proven

• 形容已被证明或验证为真实、有效或可靠的。

Describes something that has been demonstrated or tested to be true, effective, or reliable.

1. Established beyond doubtB2formal

   Demonstrated or verified to be true, effective, or genuine through evidence or experience.

   经证实的

   • This is a proven method for improving memory.
   • The drug has a proven track record of safety.
   • His guilt was proven in court.

   同义词authenticatedconfirmeddemonstratedestablishedvalidatedverified

   反义词doubtfulquestionableunprovenunsubstantiatedunsupportedunverified

• 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