* prove
v. 证明
You're wrong, and I can prove it.
你错了，我可以证明。
* disprove
v. 证明……是错的
These figures disproved Smith's argument.
这些数据证明史密斯的论点是错误的。
* proof
n. 证据
proof of the existence of life on other planets
其他星球上存在生命的证明
This latest interview was further proof of how good at her job Cara was.
最近的这次面谈进一步证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.
会议通过了举行全民公决的提议。
* approve 2
v. 对……表示赞赏
Catherine's parents now approve of her marriage.
凯瑟琳的父母现在赞同她的婚姻了。

* approval
n. 同意
The president has already given his approval to the plan.
总统已经批准了这个计划。
* disapprove
v. 不同意
I knew my parents would disapprove, but I went anyway.
我知道父母会反对，但我还是去了。
I disapprove of diets; it's better to eat sensibly.
我不赞成节食，最好还是合理饮食。
* frown 1
v. 皱眉
* frown 2
v. 不同意，不满
Even though divorce is legal, it is still frowned upon.
离婚尽管是合法的，但依然不被人们赞同。