prove/pruːv/
vt., vi.proved, proved 或 proven, proving1. （常与that连用）证明He has proved his courage in battle.他已在战斗中证明了自己的勇气。
Facts have proved that the creative power of the people knows no limits.事实证明人民的创造力是无穷的。
2. 试验；由经验得知to prove a new weapon试验新武器
The method / drug proved (to be) highly effective.这个方法/这种药证明是非常有效的。
3. 证实My advice proved to be wrong.我的意见证实是错的。
The little boy has proved his cleverness in the television quiz.这个小男孩在这次电视知识测验中证实了他的聪明。
4. （把面团）发酵到适当松软程度