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proof proof ★★★☆☆/pru͟ːf/1[N-VAR	可变名词]证据；证物；证言 Proof is a fact, argument, or piece of evidence which shows that something is definitely true or definitely exists.   [oft N of n]You have to have proof of residence in the state of Texas, such as a Texas ID card...你必须有在得克萨斯州的居住证明，比如得克萨斯身份证。This is not necessarily proof that he is wrong...这不一定就证明他是错的。Economists have been concerned with establishing proofs for their arguments.经济学家一直致力于为他们的观点寻找证据。2[N-COUNT	可数名词]校样；样张；初印稿 In publishing, the proofs of a book, magazine, or article are a first copy of it that is printed so that mistakes can be corrected before more copies are printed and published.   [usu pl]  [ADJ n]I'm correcting the proofs of the Spanish edition right now.我正在校正西班牙语版本的校样。Proof is also an adjective....an uncorrected proof copy of the book.该书未校正的校样3[ADJ	形容词]标准酒精度 Proof is used after a number of degrees or a percentage, when indicating the strength of a strong alcoholic drink such as whisky.   [amount ADJ]...a glass of Wild Turkey bourbon: 101 degrees proof.一杯威特基波旁威士忌：酒精度为101°4[ADJ	形容词]不能穿透的；耐…的；能防…的 If something or someone is proof against a particular thing, they cannot be damaged, harmed, or affected by it.   [v-link ADJ against n]  [WRITTEN 笔语]The fortress was proof against the techniques of attack then in use...该防御工事能抵御当时所使用的各种进攻手段。His papers were proof against all but the most expert of scrutinies.他的论文几乎可以经受住最专业的审查。5[PHRASE	短语]典型的例证；活生生的例子 If you say that someone is living proof of something, you mean that their actions or personal qualities show that a particular fact is true or that a particular quality exists.   [usu v-link PHR]He is living proof that some players just get better with age.有些运动员年纪越大状态越好，他就是个活生生的例子。6[PHRASE	短语]正面例子 To be proof positive of a particular fact or quality means to be evidence that it is true or that it exists.   [usu v-link PHR]  [FORMAL 正式]The Windermere Golf Club is proof positive that golf and ecology can co-exist in perfect harmony.温德米尔高尔夫俱乐部证明了高尔夫和生态能完全和谐共存。7  burden of proof→see: burden； the proof of the pudding is in the eating→see: pudding；  proof1 nounproof2 adjectiveproof3 verbproofproof1 /pruːf/ ●●○ S3 W3 noun  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1evidence [countable, uncountable] facts, information, documents etc that prove something is trueproof of proof of the existence of life on other planets This latest interview was further proof of how good at her job Cara was.proof (that) Do you have any proof that this man stole your bag? There is no proof that the document is authentic.2copy [countable usually plural] technical a copy of a piece of writing or a photograph that is checked carefully before the final printing is done:  Can you check these proofs?3mathematics [countable] a)a test in mathematics of whether a calculation is correct b)a list of reasons that shows a theorem (=statement) in geometry to be true4the proof of the pudding (is in the eating) used to say that you can only know whether something is good or bad after you have tried it5alcohol [uncountable] a measurement of the strength of some types of alcoholic drink, especially spirits:  70% proof vodka  (=that contains 70% pure alcohol) British English 70 proof vodka  (=that contains 35% pure alcohol) American EnglishCOLLOCATIONSverbshave proof· The newspaper claimed it had proof that I worked for the CIA.provide/give proof· You will be required to provide proof of your identity.need proof· He needed proof to back up those allegations.there is proof· There is now proof that giant squid do exist.adjectivesfurther proof (=additional proof)· He showed his driving licence as further proof of his identity.scientific proof· They say they have scientific proof that the treatment works.living proof (=someone whose existence or experience proves something)· She is living proof that stress need not necessarily be ageing.clear proof· His indecision is clear proof of his inability to handle the situation.conclusive/tangible proof (=definite proof)· There is no conclusive proof that your son is dead.phrasesproof of identity (=something that proves who you are)· Do you have any proof of identity, such as a passport?proof of purchase (=something that proves you bought something from a particular place)· We will give a refund only if proof of purchase is provided.proof of ownership· Take photos of anything unusual you own as proof of ownership.proof positive (=definite proof that cannot be doubted)· Here is proof positive that she's wrong.the burden/onus of proof law (=the need to prove that you are right in a legal case)· The burden of proof is on the prosecution.proof1 nounproof2 adjectiveproof3 verbproofproof2 adjective  Collocations Phrases   be proof against something literary to be too strong or good to be affected by something bad:  Their defences are proof against most weapons.proof1 nounproof2 adjectiveproof3 verbproofproof3 verb [transitive] British English  Verb Table Examples word sets Collocations Phrases 1to treat a material with a substance in order to protect it against water, oil etcbe proofed against something climbing gear proofed against waterGRAMMAR Proof is usually passive in this meaning.2to proofread something:  Do you want me to proof those documents for you?

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t66Pk8i74cE7fib4MrIjF55sPQBvKDIedSHnQO0cx84ChAeSZLj/xJBCo6/a1i3iD8ibUH3E701Cg2NkPlAmV0uyFtzCMrafoWrPHBlbnVBflxy0PVCmOd9Evp4ykMGafudMgz5KztAIYyDcjJKgK+oQEWhgnOIJhyktvAIvEBg0F6Fi7CSqqS6EVkpDtTqBITfBmj30GgFVH0JRuQk7QmrDOjn6ixDwjHXlQYfTOF0=             proof              ★                    /        pruːf                ;          NAmE                pruːf                /                              noun                ,                  adjective                ,                  verb                            proof      proofs      proofed      proofing                            noun        ★                    1      ★              [uncountable            ,       countable        ]                    information, documents, etc. that show that sth is true          证据；证明                            SYN                                            evidence                                                  ◆                  positive/conclusive proof                确切的╱确凿的证据                    proofof sth                    ◆        Can you provide any          proof of identity?                你能提供什么身分证明吗？                    ◆        Keep the receipt as          proof of purchase.                保存发票，作为购物证明。                    ◆        These results are a further proof of his outstanding ability.        这些成果进一步证明了他的杰出才干。                    proofthat…                    ◆        There is no proof that the knife belonged to her.        没有证据证明那把刀子是属于她的。                    2              [uncountable        ]                    the process of testing whether sth is true or a fact          检验；证实                            ◆        Is the claim capable of proof?        这个说法能证明是正确的吗？                    ☞see also                                            burden of proof                                                  3              [countable        ]                    (          mathematics            数          )                a way of proving that a statement is true or that what you have calculated is correct          证明；求证；验算                            4              [countable            ,       usually plural        ]                    a copy of printed material which is produced so that mistakes can be corrected          校样                            ◆        She was checking the proofs of her latest novel.        她正在审阅她的新小说的校样。                    5              [uncountable        ]                    a standard used to measure the strength of alcoholic drinks          （酒的）标准酒精度                            IDIOM              the proof of the ˈpudding (is in the ˈeating)                              (              saying)                        you can only judge if sth is good or bad when you have tried it              只有通过体验才能判断事物的好坏                                                  ☞more at                                    living                                   adj.                                  adjective                    1              proofagainst sth                    (          formal)                that can resist the damaging or harmful effects of sth          能抵御；能防范；可防护                            ◆        The sea wall was not proof against the strength of the waves.        防波堤挡不住海浪的力量。                    2              (          in compounds            构成复合词          )                that can resist or protect against the thing mentioned          防…的；抗…的                            ◆                  rainproof/windproofclothing                防雨╱防风服装                    ◆        The car has childproof locks on the rear doors.        汽车后门装有防止儿童开启的锁。                    ◆        an inflation-proof pension plan        已考虑通货膨胀的养老金计划                                  verb                    1              proofsth                    to put a special substance on sth, especially cloth, to protect it against water, fire, etc.          给（织物等）做防护处理；使防水（或防火等）                            ◆        proofed canvas        做过防水处理的帆布                    2              proofsth                    to produce a test copy of a piece of printed work so that mistakes can be corrected          印…的校样                            ◆        colour proofing        印彩色校样                        proof              /        pruːf                ;          NAmE                pruːf                /             proof[pru:f]proofed, proofing, proofsCET4CET6TEM4考研TOEFLn28821167329132070248520052200v321521292531371917j38377702372299NOUN2205607694VERB2072511901ADJ412571793Spoken:135134387proofs[977]证明(58%)，证据(32%)，校样(5%)，检验(4%)，防 ... 的(1%)n.证明；证据；校样；考验；验证；试验adj.防…的；不能透入的；证明用的；耐…的vt.试验；校对；使不被穿透

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Collins	proof ★★★☆☆ /pru͟ːf/ 1 [N-VAR 可变名词]证据；证物；证言 Proof is a fact, argument, or piece of evidence which shows that something is definitely true or definitely exists. [oft N of n] You have to have proof of residence in the state of Texas, such as a Texas ID card... 你必须有在得克萨斯州的居住证明，比如得克萨斯身份证。 This is not necessarily proof that he is wrong... 这不一定就证明他是错的。 Economists have been concerned with establishing proofs for their arguments. 经济学家一直致力于为他们的观点寻找证据。 2 [N-COUNT 可数名词]校样；样张；初印稿 In publishing, the proofs of a book, magazine, or article are a first copy of it that is printed so that mistakes can be corrected before more copies are printed and published. [usu pl] [ADJ n] I'm correcting the proofs of the Spanish edition right now. 我正在校正西班牙语版本的校样。 Proof is also an adjective. ...an uncorrected proof copy of the book. 该书未校正的校样 3 [ADJ 形容词]标准酒精度 Proof is used after a number of degrees or a percentage, when indicating the strength of a strong alcoholic drink such as whisky. [amount ADJ] ...a glass of Wild Turkey bourbon: 101 degrees proof. 一杯威特基波旁威士忌：酒精度为101° 4 [ADJ 形容词]不能穿透的；耐…的；能防…的 If something or someone is proof against a particular thing, they cannot be damaged, harmed, or affected by it. [v-link ADJ against n] [WRITTEN 笔语] The fortress was proof against the techniques of attack then in use... 该防御工事能抵御当时所使用的各种进攻手段。 His papers were proof against all but the most expert of scrutinies. 他的论文几乎可以经受住最专业的审查。 5 [PHRASE 短语]典型的例证；活生生的例子 If you say that someone is living proof of something, you mean that their actions or personal qualities show that a particular fact is true or that a particular quality exists. [usu v-link PHR] He is living proof that some players just get better with age. 有些运动员年纪越大状态越好，他就是个活生生的例子。 6 [PHRASE 短语]正面例子 To be proof positive of a particular fact or quality means to be evidence that it is true or that it exists. [usu v-link PHR] [FORMAL 正式] The Windermere Golf Club is proof positive that golf and ecology can co-exist in perfect harmony. 温德米尔高尔夫俱乐部证明了高尔夫和生态能完全和谐共存。 7 burden of proof→see: burden ； the proof of the pudding is in the eating→see: pudding ；
Oxford	proof ★ / pruːf ; NAmE pruːf / noun , adjective , verb proof proofs proofed proofing noun ★ 1 ★ [uncountable , countable ] information, documents, etc. that show that sth is true 证据；证明 SYN evidence ◆ positive/conclusive proof 确切的╱确凿的证据 proofof sth ◆ Can you provide any proof of identity? 你能提供什么身分证明吗？ ◆ Keep the receipt as proof of purchase. 保存发票，作为购物证明。 ◆ These results are a further proof of his outstanding ability. 这些成果进一步证明了他的杰出才干。 proofthat… ◆ There is no proof that the knife belonged to her. 没有证据证明那把刀子是属于她的。 2 [uncountable ] the process of testing whether sth is true or a fact 检验；证实 ◆ Is the claim capable of proof? 这个说法能证明是正确的吗？ ☞see also burden of proof 3 [countable ] ( mathematics 数 ) a way of proving that a statement is true or that what you have calculated is correct 证明；求证；验算 4 [countable , usually plural ] a copy of printed material which is produced so that mistakes can be corrected 校样 ◆ She was checking the proofs of her latest novel. 她正在审阅她的新小说的校样。 5 [uncountable ] a standard used to measure the strength of alcoholic drinks （酒的）标准酒精度 IDIOM the proof of the ˈpudding (is in the ˈeating) ( saying) you can only judge if sth is good or bad when you have tried it 只有通过体验才能判断事物的好坏 ☞more at living adj. adjective 1 proofagainst sth ( formal) that can resist the damaging or harmful effects of sth 能抵御；能防范；可防护 ◆ The sea wall was not proof against the strength of the waves. 防波堤挡不住海浪的力量。 2 ( in compounds 构成复合词 ) that can resist or protect against the thing mentioned 防…的；抗…的 ◆ rainproof/windproofclothing 防雨╱防风服装 ◆ The car has childproof locks on the rear doors. 汽车后门装有防止儿童开启的锁。 ◆ an inflation-proof pension plan 已考虑通货膨胀的养老金计划 verb 1 proofsth to put a special substance on sth, especially cloth, to protect it against water, fire, etc. 给（织物等）做防护处理；使防水（或防火等） ◆ proofed canvas 做过防水处理的帆布 2 proofsth to produce a test copy of a piece of printed work so that mistakes can be corrected 印…的校样 ◆ colour proofing 印彩色校样 proof / pruːf ; NAmE pruːf /
LDC	proof1 noun proof2 adjective proof3 verb proofproof1 /pruːf/ ●●○ S3 W3 noun Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1evidence [countable, uncountable] facts, information, documents etc that prove something is trueproof of proof of the existence of life on other planets This latest interview was further proof of how good at her job Cara was.proof (that) Do you have any proof that this man stole your bag? There is no proof that the document is authentic.2copy [countable usually plural] technical a copy of a piece of writing or a photograph that is checked carefully before the final printing is done: Can you check these proofs?3mathematics [countable] a)a test in mathematics of whether a calculation is correct b)a list of reasons that shows a theorem (=statement) in geometry to be true4the proof of the pudding (is in the eating) used to say that you can only know whether something is good or bad after you have tried it5alcohol [uncountable] a measurement of the strength of some types of alcoholic drink, especially spirits: 70% proof vodka (=that contains 70% pure alcohol) British English 70 proof vodka (=that contains 35% pure alcohol) American EnglishCOLLOCATIONSverbshave proof· The newspaper claimed it had proof that I worked for the CIA.provide/give proof· You will be required to provide proof of your identity.need proof· He needed proof to back up those allegations.there is proof· There is now proof that giant squid do exist.adjectivesfurther proof (=additional proof)· He showed his driving licence as further proof of his identity.scientific proof· They say they have scientific proof that the treatment works.living proof (=someone whose existence or experience proves something)· She is living proof that stress need not necessarily be ageing.clear proof· His indecision is clear proof of his inability to handle the situation.conclusive/tangible proof (=definite proof)· There is no conclusive proof that your son is dead.phrasesproof of identity (=something that proves who you are)· Do you have any proof of identity, such as a passport?proof of purchase (=something that proves you bought something from a particular place)· We will give a refund only if proof of purchase is provided.proof of ownership· Take photos of anything unusual you own as proof of ownership.proof positive (=definite proof that cannot be doubted)· Here is proof positive that she's wrong.the burden/onus of proof law (=the need to prove that you are right in a legal case)· The burden of proof is on the prosecution. proof1 noun proof2 adjective proof3 verb proofproof2 adjective Collocations Phrases be proof against something literary to be too strong or good to be affected by something bad: Their defences are proof against most weapons. proof1 noun proof2 adjective proof3 verb proofproof3 verb [transitive] British English Verb Table Examples word sets Collocations Phrases 1to treat a material with a substance in order to protect it against water, oil etcbe proofed against something climbing gear proofed against waterGRAMMAR Proof is usually passive in this meaning.2to proofread something: Do you want me to proof those documents for you?
WDF	proof [pru:f]proofed, proofing, proofs CET4CET6TEM4考研TOEFL n2882 11673 2913 2070 2485 2005 2200 v32152 129 25 31 37 19 17 j38377 70 23 7 22 9 9 NOUN2205 607694 VERB20725 11901 ADJ41257 1793 Spoken: 135134387 proofs[977] 证明(58%)，证据(32%)，校样(5%)，检验(4%)，防 ... 的(1%) n.证明；证据；校样；考验；验证；试验 adj.防…的；不能透入的；证明用的；耐…的 vt.试验；校对；使不被穿透

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