Definitions
v. Show that something is true using evidence
证明；证实
v. Turn out to be a particular thing or quality
结果是；证明是
Example
These photos prove that our dog opened the cupboard.
这些照片证明是我们的狗打开了橱柜。
Long-term studies may prove that regular exercise improves concentration as well as physical health.
长期研究可能证实，经常锻炼既能改善注意力，也能增强身体健康。
Collocations
- prove a point
- prove effective
- prove someone wrong
Word family
- proof (n.)
- proven (adj.)
- provable (adj.)
Synonyms
- demonstrate
- establish
Antonyms
- disprove
Usage tip
prove可接that从句，也可直接接形容词。
FAQ
- What does prove mean?
- Show that something is true using evidence Turn out to be a particular thing or quality
- How is prove pronounced?
- UK /pruːv/, US /pruːv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
