* prove
v. 證明
You're wrong, and I can prove it.
你錯了，我可以證明。
* disprove
v. 證明……是錯的
These figures disproved Smith's argument.
這些數據證明史密斯的論點是錯誤的。
* proof
n. 證據
proof of the existence of life on other planets
其他星球上存在生命的證明
This latest interview was further proof of how good at her job Cara was.
最近的這次面談進一步證明了卡拉的工作干得有多出色。
* approve 1
v. [官方的]同意
The conference approved a proposal for a referendum.
會議通過了舉行全民公決的提議。
* approve 2
v. 對……表示贊賞
Catherine's parents now approve of her marriage.
凱瑟琳的父母現在贊同她的婚姻了。

* approval
n. 同意
The president has already given his approval to the plan.
總統已經批準了這個計劃。
* disapprove
v. 不同意
I knew my parents would disapprove, but I went anyway.
我知道父母會反對，但我還是去了。
I disapprove of diets; it's better to eat sensibly.
我不贊成節食，最好還是合理飲食。
* frown 1
v. 皺眉
* frown 2
v. 不同意，不滿
Even though divorce is legal, it is still frowned upon.
離婚盡管是合法的，但依然不被人們贊同。