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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.
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We have been accused of exaggerating before, but unfortunately all our reports proved to be true...
以前一直有人指责我们夸大事实，但遗憾的是，我们所有的报道都证明是真实的。
In the past this process of transition has often proven difficult.
过去这一过渡过程常常很艰难。
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证明；证实
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!...
你提出了这项控告。你拿出证据来！
The results prove that regulation of the salmon farming industry is inadequate.
结果证明对鲑鱼饲养行业的管理不够完善。
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证明；显示
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...
玛格丽特证明了自己是个好妈妈。
As a composer he proved himself adept at large dramatic forms...
身为作曲家的他证明了自己在创作大型戏剧方面驾轻就熟。
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PHRASE
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.
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They made a 3,000 mile detour simply to prove a point.
他们绕行3,000英里只是为了证明自己能够做到。