证明
To show that something is true by providing facts, information, or logic. It can also refer to a formal document like a certificate.
Examples
3 of 5科学家需要更多的证据来证明这一观点。
Scientists need more evidence to prove this point.
我能证明他当时不在现场。
I can prove that he was not at the scene at that time.
新产品的成功证明了市场需求的存在。
The success of the new product proved the existence of market demand.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'evidence' (证) that makes something 'clear' (明).
Quick Quiz
历史已经___，和平才是人类发展的基石。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 证明
Examples
科学家需要更多的证据来证明这一观点。
academicScientists need more evidence to prove this point.
我能证明他当时不在现场。
formalI can prove that he was not at the scene at that time.
新产品的成功证明了市场需求的存在。
businessThe success of the new product proved the existence of market demand.
你怎么证明你是你？
informalHow do you prove you are you?
请出示您的工作证明。
everydayPlease show your proof of employment.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
足以证明
sufficient to prove
无法证明
unable to prove
以此证明
to prove by this
Often Confused With
'证据' is the noun (evidence); '证明' is the verb (to prove) or the formal certificate.
Usage Notes
A high-frequency word for IELTS Academic Task 2 when supporting arguments with logic or data.
Common Mistakes
Confusing the noun '证据' with the verb '证明'.
Memory Tip
Think of 'evidence' (证) that makes something 'clear' (明).
Word Origin
Combines 'evidence/witness' (证) and 'bright/clear' (明).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
历史已经___，和平才是人类发展的基石。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 证明
Related Grammar Rules
Related Vocabulary
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证据The available body of facts or information indicating whethe...
证书An official document that records a fact, achievement, or st...
材料Matter from which a thing is or can be made, or information/...
论证To prove or demonstrate a point through reasoning and eviden...
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