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證明是；原來是；結果是
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.
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We have been accused of exaggerating before, but unfortunately all our reports proved to be true...
以前一直有人指責我們夸大事實，但遺憾的是，我們所有的報道都證明是真實的。
In the past this process of transition has often proven difficult.
過去這一過渡過程常常很艱難。
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證明；證實
If you prove that something is true, you show by means of argument or evidence that it is definitely true.
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You brought this charge. You prove it!...
你提出了這項控告。你拿出證據來！
The results prove that regulation of the salmon farming industry is inadequate.
結果證明對鮭魚飼養行業的管理不夠完善。
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VERB
證明；顯示
If you prove yourself to have a certain good quality, you show by your actions that you have it.
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Margaret proved herself to be a good mother...
瑪格麗特證明了自己是個好媽媽。
As a composer he proved himself adept at large dramatic forms...
身為作曲家的他證明了自己在創作大型戲劇方面駕輕就熟。
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證明自己的能力（或知識）
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.
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They made a 3,000 mile detour simply to prove a point.
他們繞行3,000英里只是為了證明自己能夠做到。