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unproven

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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++un·pro·ven /ʌnˈpruːvən, -ˈprəʊ- $ -ˈpruː-/ adjective  not proved or tested 未经证实的;未经检验的 unproven allegations 未经证实的指控 unproven medical treatments 未经试验的治疗方法
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unprovenHe claimed the atomic theory of crystal shape was unproven.However, there are in fact several implicit and unproven assumptions hidden in the account I have just given.This question of source rocks is the main unproven factor in assessing the hydrocarbon potential of south Antrim.The decision was I am told based on clinical grounds because of the unproven nature of the treatment.Rather, they are responsible states with undeclared, and to a large extent unproven, nuclear weapons capabilities.Holifield has raw but unproven power.Installing new unproven software posed unacceptable risks to Pearl's tight implementation timetable.Should the general public be left alone to make their own decisions, when presented with unproven techniques?
un·pro·ven adjectiveChineseSyllable
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unproven
unproven /ʌnˈpruːvən, -ˈprəʊ- $ -ˈpruː-/ adjective
 Word Family: verb: provedisprove; noun: proof; adjective: provenunproven
not proved or tested:
    unproven allegations
    unproven medical treatments


un·provenBrE /ʌnˈpruːvn/ 🔊NAmE /ʌnˈpruːvn/ 🔊 adjectivenot proved or tested 未验证的;未经检验的unproven theories未证实的理论   compare proven