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動詞

prove oneself (三人称単数 現在形 proves oneself, 現在分詞 proving oneself, 過去形 proved oneself, 過去分詞 proved oneself または proven oneself)

1. (intransitive) To demonstrate or establish one's own worth.
   • 2002, Helen Duncan, Kate Rice: Prospector, Dundurn ISBN 9781554882045, page 58

     The man known as Dick Woosey belonged to it all, had proved himself, just as Dan Mosher had proved himself.

   • 2004, Penny Mickelbury, Darkness Descending, Kings Crossing Publishing ISBN 9780971448964, page 16

     The beating severely damaged her eye and caused severe emotional and psychological trauma, but Cassie had fought back, rehabilitated herself, and proved herself worthy of a return to full time active duty. Proved herself over and over again, at every opportunity.

   • 2006, Donna Alward, The Girl Most Likely, Samhain Publishing ISBN 9781599981406, page 160

     “I think you're insecure and hell bent on 'proving' yourself no matter what the cost to you or anyone else.” He took a breath, saw her mouth drop open in shock and carried on before he lost his nerve.

   • 2010, Craig Dunham, Doug Serven, TwentySomeone: Finding Yourself in a Decade of Transition, WaterBrook Press ISBN 9780307552570

     Paul said of Timothy: “I have no one else like him, who takes a genuine interest in your welfare” (verse 20), and “Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel” (verse 22).

   • 2011, Steve Zaffron, Dave Logan, The Three Laws of Performance: Rewriting the Future of Your Organization and Your Life, John Wiley & Sons ISBN 9781118170731

     Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself. — Leo Tolstoy Who or what is leading your life? The approval of others? Pleasing your mother or father? Others' expectations of you? Proving yourself to others?