及物动词

不及物动词

1. 证明是；原来是；结果是
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.

2. 证明；证实
If you prove that something is true, you show by means of argument or evidence that it is definitely true.

3. 证明；显示
If you prove yourself to have a certain good quality, you show by your actions that you have it.

4. 证明自己的能力（或知识）
If you prove a point, you show other people that you know something or can do something, although your action may have no other purpose.

1. establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment

e.g. The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound
The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture

Synonym: demonstrateestablishshowshew

2. prove formally
demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof

3. obtain probate of

e.g. prove a will

4. provide evidence for

e.g. The blood test showed that he was the father
Her behavior testified to her incompetence

Synonym: testifybear witnessevidenceshow

5. take a trial impression of

6. cause to puff up with a leaven

e.g. unleavened bread

Synonym: raiseleaven

7. increase in volume

e.g. the dough rose slowly in the warm room

Synonym: rise

8. put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

e.g. This approach has been tried with good results
Test this recipe

Synonym: testtrytry outexamineessay

9. be shown or be found to be

e.g. She proved to be right
The medicine turned out to save her life
She turned up HIV positive

Synonym: turn outturn up