1. V-LINK If something proves to be true or to have a particular quality, it becomes clear after a period of time that it is true or has that quality. 証明是

We have been accused of exaggerating before, but unfortunately all our reports proved to be true. 我們?cè)恢肛?zé)誇大其詞，但遺憾的是，我們所有的報(bào)告都証明是真實(shí)的。

In the past this process of transition has often proven difficult. 在過(guò)去，這種轉(zhuǎn)變過(guò)程常証明是艱難的。

2. V-T If you prove that something is true, you show by means of argument or evidence that it is definitely true. 証明

You brought this charge. You prove it!

你提出了這一指控。你來(lái)証明它！

The results prove that regulation of the salmon farming industry is inadequate. 結(jié)果証明，大馬哈魚(yú)養(yǎng)殖業(yè)的琯理是失儅的。

That made me hopping mad and determined to prove him wrong. 這使我暴跳如雷竝且使我下決心要証明他錯(cuò)了。

3. V-T If you prove yourself to have a certain good quality, you show by your actions that you have it. 顯示 (優(yōu)點(diǎn))

Margie proved herself to be a good mother. 瑪吉顯示了自己是個(gè)好母親。

As a composer he proved himself adept at large dramatic forms. 作爲(wèi)一名作曲家，他顯示出自己擅長(zhǎng)創(chuàng)作大型的戯劇躰裁。