英 [ˌdɪsˈpruːv] 美 [ˌdɪsˈpruːv]
vt. 反驳，证明……是虚假的
disprove /dɪsˈpruːv/ TEM8 [ disproving disproved disproven disproves ]
及物动词 To disprove an idea, belief, or theory means to show that it is not true. 证明 (想法、信念或理论) 为误
The statistics to prove or disprove his hypothesis will take years to collect.
要花数年来收集证实或推翻他的假设的数据。
反驳，证明…是虚假的
反证
... rout 彻底溃败 disprove 证明 ... 是不对的... take apart 拆卸 ...
... disproportionate adj. 比例失调的 disprove v. 证明…有误；反驳 dispute n. 纠纷，争议 ...
反驳，证明…是虚假的
He hadn't done any more than Young had been able to do, so he couldn't disprove the dominant theory.
他所做的和杨所能做的一样多，所以他无法反驳占主导地位的理论。
They accepted what he had said in default of any evidence to disprove it.
由于缺乏相反的证据，他们相信了他的话。
The statistics to prove or disprove his hypothesis will take years to collect.
要花数年来收集证实或推翻他的假设的数据。
The student might support an idea, question it or even disprove it.
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The scientists hope their journey to the Southern Ocean will help to disprove Japan's claims that whales have to be killed to properly study them.
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He didn't believe it and in order to disprove the Oracle's statement he says he began a lifelong quest to find someone wiser than himself.
他不相信,且为了加以反驳神谕论述,他说自己开始了一趟终身的找寻,要找出一位比自己聪明的人。
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Bugliosi omitted or distorted evidence and failed to disprove "the case for conspiracy, " Aguilar wrote.
To gain credibility, as well as traction, he must disprove the label of full-time dabbler.
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It is the exceptions that disprove theories, cause treatment failures, and result in progressive disease.