prove 結果；原來 — 中文意思、英文定義、例句

1.動詞不及物B1

釋義

結果；原來

經過一段時間後呈現某種狀態

to be seen or discovered to have a certain quality or result as time goes by

例句

The new medicine proved effective after several months of careful study.

經過幾個月的仔細研究，這種新藥結果證明很有效。

prove + [adjective] (linking verb pattern)

Mateo's guess about the final score proved to be surprisingly accurate.

Mateo 對最終比分的猜測後來證明準確得令人驚訝。

prove to be + [adjective]

同義詞

turn out
less formal; often used in everyday speech instead of 'prove'
end up
focuses more on the final state after a series of events

文法句型

prove + [adjective]

prove to be + [adjective/noun]

用法筆記

This is a linking verb, so it is followed directly by an adjective or by 'to be' + adjective/noun. Unlike sense 3, this sense does not take a that-clause. The subject is usually a thing or situation, not a person.

常見錯誤

❌The plan proved that it is useful.

✅The plan proved useful.

💡sense 1 is a linking verb; use an adjective directly, not a that-clause.

❌He proved a doctor.' (ambiguous)

✅He proved to be a doctor.

💡without 'to be', the sentence sounds like sense 3 (he showed proof that someone is a doctor).

2.動詞及物B1

釋義

證明能力

以行動展現自己的才能或價值

to demonstrate your own ability or worth through your actions, so that others recognize it

例句

Shirin proved herself during the busy holiday season by working extra shifts.

Shirin 在忙碌的節日期間靠加班證明了自己的能力。

prove + [reflexive pronoun]

The young chef proved herself to be a calm leader even on the busiest nights.

這位年輕廚師在最繁忙的夜晚展現她是一位冷靜的領導者。

prove + [reflexive pronoun] + to be + [noun]

同義詞

demonstrate
more formal; 'demonstrate your ability' is a common alternative
show
more general and less emphatic than 'prove'

文法句型

prove + [reflexive pronoun]

prove + [reflexive pronoun] + to be + [noun/adjective]

用法筆記

Almost always used with a reflexive pronoun (yourself, himself, herself, themselves). The object is the person whose ability is being demonstrated. Common in workplace, sports, and academic settings.

常見錯誤

❌She proved to be a good doctor.' (ambiguous — could be sense 1)

✅She proved herself to be a good doctor.

💡use a reflexive pronoun to clearly mean sense 2.

3.動詞及物B1

釋義

證明；證實

用事實或證據顯示某事物為真

to demonstrate with facts, evidence, or reasoning that a statement or belief is correct

例句

Andrei proved his theory through a series of careful laboratory experiments.

Andrei 透過一系列仔細的實驗室實驗證明了他的理論。

prove + [noun phrase] (direct object)

The lawyer proved that her client was nowhere near the bank that night.

律師證明她的客戶那晚根本不在銀行附近。

prove + that-clause

同義詞

confirm
implies that something was already believed to be true; 'prove' is stronger
verify
focuses on checking that something is correct, often against established facts
demonstrate
can mean showing something is true by providing evidence or a practical example

反義詞

disprove
show that something is false

文法句型

prove + [noun phrase]

prove + that-clause

be proved + [adjective/infinitive]

用法筆記

The most literal sense of 'prove'. Unlike sense 1, this sense can take a that-clause and is commonly used in legal, scientific, and academic contexts. The opposite is 'disprove'. Frequently used in the passive voice ('it was proved that...').

常見錯誤

❌I proved him.' (incomplete)

✅I proved him wrong.' or 'I proved his theory.

💡'prove' needs a clear object like a claim, fact, or quality.

❌This proves about his guilt.

✅This proves his guilt.

💡'prove' is not followed by 'about'.

4.動詞及物B2

釋義

測試；檢驗

實際試驗以確認品質或性能

to try out a method, piece of equipment, or idea in order to see whether it works or has the expected qualities

例句

The engineers proved the new engine design before giving it to the factory.

工程師在把新引擎設計交給工廠之前先進行了測試。

formal register: prove + [object being tested]

Nellie proved several different approaches to find the most efficient one.

Nellie 嘗試了幾種不同的方法來找出最有效率的那一種。

同義詞

test
more common in everyday English; 'test' implies checking if something works
try out
informal; suggests testing something in a practical situation

文法句型

prove + [noun phrase]

用法筆記

This sense is more formal and less frequent than sense 3. In everyday modern English, 'test' or 'try out' is much more common. This sense is found more in technical, engineering, and quality-control writing.

5.動詞及物 / 不及物B2

釋義

發酵

麵團在烘烤前因酵母作用而膨脹

to allow dough made with yeast to swell and rise before baking; or for the dough itself to swell as the yeast produces gas

例句

Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it prove for about one hour.

用乾淨的布蓋住麵團，讓它發酵大約一小時。

let + [noun] + prove (causative pattern)

Amihan proved the bread dough in a warm spot near the kitchen stove.

Amihan 把做麵包的麵團放在廚房爐子附近溫暖的地方發酵。

文法句型

prove + [noun]

[noun] + proves

let + [noun] + prove

用法筆記

Primarily used in British English. In American English, the verb 'proof' or simply 'rise' is more common. The noun form used in baking is 'proving' (as in 'proving drawer' or 'proving time').

常見錯誤

❌Let the bread prove for 10 minutes in the oven.' (in baking, 'prove' is done before baking, not in the oven)

✅Let the bread prove on the counter for one hour before baking.

prove

prove — 動詞

1. to be seen or discovered to have a certain quality or result as time goes by

文法句型

用法筆記

常見錯誤

2. to demonstrate your own ability or worth through your actions, so that others re

文法句型

用法筆記

常見錯誤

3. to demonstrate with facts, evidence, or reasoning that a statement or belief is

文法句型

用法筆記

常見錯誤

4. to try out a method, piece of equipment, or idea in order to see whether it work

文法句型

用法筆記

5. to allow dough made with yeast to swell and rise before baking; or for the dough

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常見錯誤