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Waterproof Water Waterproofed Clothing Jacket ˈwɔːtəpruːf Adjective Noun

This flashcard explains that "waterproof" means something is designed to prevent water from passing through it. It can be used as an adjective, a noun (referring to waterproof clothing), or a verb (to treat something to make it waterproof).

This flashcard explains that "waterproof" means something is designed to prevent water from passing through it. It can be used as an adjective, a noun (referring to waterproof clothing), or a verb (to treat something to make it waterproof).

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Collins
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/wɔ͟ːtə(r)pruːf/
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[ADJ 形容词]防水的;不透水的 Something which is waterproof does not let water pass through it.
  • Take waterproof clothing — Orkney weather is unpredictable...

    带上防水的衣服吧——奥克尼的天气可是变幻莫测的。

  • Designed to be completely waterproof, the lights are manufactured from heavy duty plastic.

    为了彻底防水,这些灯具均采用重型塑料制成。

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[N-COUNT 可数名词]防水服;雨衣 Waterproofs are items of clothing which do not let water in.
  [usu pl]
  [mainly BRIT 主英]
  • For staying dry you'll want nice lightweight waterproofs to wear over your leathers.

    为了不被淋湿,你需要在皮衣的外面套上一件轻便的防水服。

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[VERB 动词]对…进行防水处理 If something is waterproofed, it is treated so that water cannot pass through it or damage it.
  [be V-ed]
  [V-ed]
  [usu passive]
  • The whole boat has been totally waterproofed...

    整条船全部经过防水处理。

  • Waterproofed fabric pants are more expensive than plastic pants.

    防水纤维短裤比塑料短裤贵多了。


Oxford water·proof / ˈwɔːtəpruːf ; NAmE ˈwɔːtərpruːf ; ˈwɑːtərpruːf /
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waterproof waterproofs waterproofed waterproofing
adjective that does not let water through or that cannot be damaged by water 不透水的;防水的;耐水的 waterproof clothing 防水衣 a waterproof camera 防水照相机 noun [usually plural ] a piece of clothing made from material that does not let water through 防水衣物;雨衣 You'll need waterproofs (= a waterproofjacket and trousers/pants). 你会用得着雨衣裤的。 verb waterproofsth to make sth waterproof 使不透水;使防水 water·proof / ˈwɔːtəpruːf ; NAmE ˈwɔːtərpruːf ; ˈwɑːtərpruːf /
LDC
waterproof1 adjective
waterproof2 noun
waterproofwa‧ter‧proof1 /ˈwɔːtəpruːf $ ˈwɒːtər-, ˈwɑː-/ adjective
Examples
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Collocations
not allowing water to enter:  a waterproof jacket waterproof adhesive Rub the wax in to make the shoe waterproof.waterproof verb [transitive]:  Plastic sheeting was used to waterproof the shed.waterproofed adjective [only before noun]:  a waterproofed sack
waterproof1 adjective
waterproof2 noun
waterproofwaterproof2 noun [countable usually plural]
Examples
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Collocations
a jacket or coat that does not allow rain and water through itwaterproofs (=a waterproof jacket and trousers)
WDF

waterproof

[ˈwɔ:təpru:f]waterproofed, waterproofing, waterproofs

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防水材料(58%),防水的(39%),耐水的(2%),使 ... 能防水(1%)
n.防水材料
vt.使防水
adj.防水的,不透水的

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