prove
gb/pɹˈuv/ us/pɹˈuv/
B1
英语
~ 700
义项
0 个义项
动词
B1
action
1
Show truth with evidence
To show that something is true by giving facts or reasons.
用法模式：
to prove [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'prove' with 'test'; 'prove' means to show it is true, while 'test' means to check if it is true.
近义词
demonstrate (Often used in academic or formal contexts to mean showing by example or experiment.)
反义词
disprove (Means to show that something is false or incorrect.)
搭配
prove innocence
|prove a point
|prove wrong
|prove theory
主题
law
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
例句
- She proved her innocence with new evidence.
- This experiment will prove whether the theory is correct.
- The lawyer tried to prove his client's case.
- He proved that he could handle the job under pressure.
学习者例句
- I can prove my answer is right.
- She proved she was a good worker.
- They proved the idea works.
- He proved his story was true.
动词
B2
action
2
Show ability or quality
To show what you can do or what you are like by your actions.
用法模式：
to prove [oneself]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse this sense with proving facts; here it is about showing qualities or skills.
近义词
establish (In this context, means to show something clearly, often over time.)
反义词
fail (To be unsuccessful in showing ability or worth.)
搭配
prove oneself
|prove capability
|prove worth
主题
work
|sports
|personal development
|core_vocabulary
例句
- He proved himself as a reliable leader.
- The young player proved her talent during the match.
- She proved she could manage the project effectively.
学习者例句
- I want to prove I can do it.
- She proved she is a good student.
- He proved himself at work.
动词
technical
B2
action
3
Test to confirm quality
To check something to see if it works well or is correct.
用法模式：
to prove [equipment/system/theory]
近义词
verify (Often used in technical contexts for confirming correctness or accuracy.)
反义词
invalidate (To show that something is not valid or correct.)
搭配
prove concept
|prove design
|prove system
主题
engineering
|science
|technology
|work
例句
- The engineers proved the new engine design before production.
- We need to prove the safety system before use.
- The device was proved in extreme conditions.
学习者例句
- They proved the machine works.
- We proved the idea in a test.
- The team proved the plan is safe.
动词
technical
B1
action
4
Let dough rise before baking
To let bread dough get bigger before you bake it.
用法模式：
to prove [dough/bread]
近义词
ferment (In baking, refers specifically to the yeast causing dough to rise.)
搭配
prove dough
|prove bread
主题
cooking
|food_drink
|daily_life
例句
- Leave the dough to prove for one hour.
- The baker is proving the bread before putting it in the oven.
- You should prove the dough in a warm place.
学习者例句
- Let the bread prove for an hour.
- We proved the dough before baking.
- The baker is proving the bread now.
语法
词典原形
prove
IPA
GB/pɹˈuv/
US/pɹˈuv/
音节与重音
prove （1 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (prove)
词形变化
Verb
- Base: prove
- 3rd Person Singular: proves
- Present Participle: proving
- Past: proved
- Past Participle: proved
词族
Forms
proves
verb
proving
verb
proved
verb
Core family
proof
noun B1
provable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
disprove
verb
unproven
adjective
Advanced or less common
disproof
noun
相关表达
prove a point
1/pɹˈuv ə pˈɔɪnt/
fixed phrase
Show argument is correct
To show that your idea or opinion is right by doing something.
例句
- He only joined the contest to prove a point.
- She proved her point with clear evidence.
the exception proves the rule
1/ðə ɪksˈɛpʃən pɹˈuvz ðə ɹˈul/
idiom
An exception supports a general rule
A rare case shows that a general rule is usually true.
例句
- In most cities, shops close early, but here they're open late – the exception proves the rule.
- Her success without training is rare; the exception proves the rule.
prove someone wrong
1/pɹˈuv sˈʌmwˌʌn ɹˈɔŋ/
fixed phrase
Show someone is incorrect
To show that what someone said or thought is not true.
例句
- She proved him wrong by finishing the race first.
- She proved them wrong by finishing first in the race.
- I love proving people wrong when they doubt me.
- The results proved me wrong.