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76. prob, prov [L, F]=

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to test 试验，验证
在常用词probe，probable，prove 和approve 中有一对常用的词根prob 和prov。prob 来自
拉丁动词probare，prov 来自它在法语中的形式prover，基本意思都是to test（试验，验证）。

probe [prob=to test 试验；-e→“to test or examine 试验，检验”→]Ⅰv. examine thoroughly or
search into 探索；探究：to probe the roots of social problems 探索社会问题的根源→II n.
investigation of suspected activity 探查，调查：He ordered the probe into the scandal.他下令调
查该丑闻。

▽probing [prob(e);-ing a.] a.（好）探索的；（好）探查的

probable [prob=to test 验证；-able a.=able 可……的→“able to be tested 可受验证的”→] a.
likely occur or prove true 可能发生的，可能成为事实的：a probable outcome 可能的结果

▽probability [probab(le);-ility n.] n.可能性，或然性
probabilize [probab(le);-ilize v.] v.使成为可能，使有希望
probably [probab(le);-ly ad.] ad.很可能；或许；大概

probate [prob=to test 验证；-ate v.=to cause 使→“to cause to be tested 使……得以验证”→]
Ⅰv. prove（a will）to be valid 检验（遗嘱）→Ⅱn. the process of probating a will 遗嘱检验→III
a. of probating a will 遗嘱检验的

probation [prob=test 试验；-ation n.=the process 表过程→“the process of testing 试验的过程”
→] n.① status or period of trial 试用（期）：a student on probation 试读生② status or period of
a convicted offender to go free under supervision 缓刑（ 期）： The courts released him on
probation.法庭判他缓刑予以开释。

▽probationary [probation;-ary a.] a.试用的；缓刑的

reprobate [re-=back 返回；prob=to test 验证；-ate v. =to cause 使→“to cause someone to go back
for testing 使某人返回受验”→]Ⅰv. criticize sharply 谴责：to reprobate one's evil behaviour
谴责邪恶行为→Ⅱa. wicked;evil 堕落的，邪恶的：reprobate conduct 堕落的行为→III n. wicked
person 堕落者，恶棍：a gambling reprobate 赌棍

▽reprobation [reprobat(e) v.;-ion n.] n.谴责

prove [prov=to test 验证；-e→] v. establish the truth by evidence or argu-ment 证实，证明：to
prove one's innocence 证实自己无罪

▽proven [prov(e);-en a.] a.被证实的

approve [ap-(ad-)=to 向；prov=to test 验证；-e→“to test something to someone 向某人验证
某事”→] v.① provide evidence for 为……提供证据② comfirm formally; pass 批准；核准：
The Senate voted to approve the bill.参议院投票批准该法案。③ have a favorable view of 赞成，
同意：I can't approve his rude behavior.我不赞成他的粗暴无礼。

▽approval [approv(e);-al n.] n.赞成，同意；批准，核准
approving [approv(e);-ing a.] a.赞成的，嘉许的

disprove [dis-=not 不；prov=to test 验证；-e→“to test something to be not true 验证某事不实”
→] v. prove to be false or wrong;refute 证明……虚伪或不正确；反驳：The latest evidence
disproves the theory.最新的证据证明该理论不能成立。

▽disproval [disprov(e);-al n.] n.反证，证伪；驳斥
disprovable [disprov(e);-able a.] a.可证伪的；可驳斥的

Test Prove N Probe Prob=To Process Reprobate V