to prove
01
证明, 证实
to show that something is true through the use of evidence or facts
Transitive: to prove sth
例子
He often proves his point through well-researched arguments.
他经常通过深入研究过的论点来证明他的观点。
Yesterday, the team successfully proved the effectiveness of the new drug.
昨天，该团队成功地证明了新药的有效性。
1.1
证明, 证实
to use evidence or facts to show something to be the thing that was specified
Complex Transitive: to prove sb [adj]
例子
They proved him guilty of all charges after the trial.
审判后，他们证明他对所有指控都有罪。
The test results proved the new drug effective.
测试结果证明了新药的有效性。
02
让面团发酵, 使面团膨胀
to allow a dough or yeast mixture to ferment or rest, causing it to rise or expand before baking
Transitive: to prove a dough
例子
She proves the bread dough in a warm place until it doubles in size.
她将面包面团放在温暖的地方发酵，直到它的体积翻倍。
Yesterday, he proved the pizza dough for several hours before baking it.
昨天，他在烤之前让披萨面团发酵了几个小时。
03
证明, 测试
to test or try something to see if it works or is true
Transitive: to prove a product or idea
例子
They proved the new software by running several tests.
他们通过运行几个测试证明了新软件。
The scientist proved the hypothesis by conducting controlled trials.
科学家通过进行对照试验证明了假设。
例子
The new software update proved effective in fixing the bugs.
新软件更新证明在修复错误方面是有效的。
His advice proved to be helpful during the crisis.
他的建议在危机期间证明是有帮助的。
05
证明, 验证
to show that something is correct or true through mathematical calculation
Transitive: to prove a mathematical theorem
例子
The mathematician proved the theorem using a step-by-step calculation.
数学家通过逐步计算证明了这个定理。
He proved the equation by showing all the necessary steps.
他通过展示所有必要的步骤证明了这个等式。
06
证明, 验证
to verify that a will is real and legally valid
Transitive: to prove a will
例子
The lawyer proved the will by confirming the signatures.
律师通过确认签名证明了遗嘱。
The court proved the will to ensure it met all legal requirements.
法院证明了确保其符合所有法律要求的意愿。
07
测试, 验证
to make a test copy or sample of something, especially to check its quality or appearance
Transitive: to prove printed material
例子
The printer proved the document to check for errors before printing the final copies.
打印机测试了文件以检查错误，然后打印最终副本。
The publisher proved the pages to catch any last-minute mistakes.
出版商测试了页面以捕捉任何最后一刻的错误。
词汇树
disprove
probative
proof
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