proven
adjective /ˈpruːvn/, /ˈprəʊvn/
/ˈpruːvn/
[only before noun]Word Family
Idioms - prove verb (≠ disprove)
- proof noun
- proven adjective (≠ unproven)
- tested and shown to be true
被证明的;已证实的 - a student of proven ability
确有才华的学生 - It is a proven fact that fluoride strengthens growing teeth.
氟化物可以强化生长中的牙齿,这是已证明的事实。
- The juice is clinically proven to reduce cholesterol.
经过临床验证,这种汁液可以降低胆固醇。 - a scientifically proven method for increasing stamina
一种经科学证明能增加耐力的方法 - The candidate should have a proven track record of handling large projects.
申请人要有可靠的经办大型项目的实际经验。
Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- well
- conclusively
- fully
- …
- a student of proven ability
Idioms
not proven
- (in Scottish law
) a verdict (= decision) at a trial that there is not enough evidence to show that somebody is guilty or innocent, and that they must be set free苏格兰法律 证据不足(不予起诉)