vt.

1. 证明，证实[+（that）][O8][O2]
   I'll prove to the world that he was right.

   我将向世人证明他是对的。

   The lawyer proved the innocence of his client.

   律师证实了他的当事人的清白。

2. 表现，显示[O8][O9][O2]
   She has proved herself unreliable.

   她的表现说明她靠不住。

3. 查验；检验
4. 【数】验算
5. 【律】认证（遗嘱）

vi.

1. 证明是；原来是[L]
   The rumor proved true.

   这谣传结果是真的。

   He proved a competent manager.

   他证明是一个能干的经理。

   My advice proved to be wrong.

   我的意见证明是错的。

v.

1. demonstrate by evidence or argument the truth or existence of.
   ▸Law  establish the genuineness and validity of (a will).
2. show by evidence or argument to be.
   ▸be seen or found to be:

   the scheme has proved a great success.
   ▸ (prove oneself) demonstrate one's abilities or courage.
3. subject (a gun) to a testing process.
4. (of bread dough) become aerated by the action of yeast; rise.