proof
US /pruːf/
UK /pruːf/
名词
1.
证据, 证明
evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement
示例:
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Do you have any proof that he was involved?
你有什么证据证明他参与了？
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The police found no proof of his guilt.
警方没有找到他有罪的证据。
2.
校样, 样张
a trial impression of a page or other matter, taken from type or a plate, for the detection and correction of errors
示例:
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The editor sent the author the page proofs for review.
编辑将页面校样发送给作者进行审阅。
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Please check the proof carefully for any errors before printing.
打印前请仔细检查校样是否有任何错误。
动词
1.
证明, 证实
demonstrate the truth or existence of (something) by evidence or argument
示例:
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Can you proof your claims with data?
你能用数据证明你的主张吗？
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The new findings proof the previous theory.
新发现证明了之前的理论。
2.
防, 使...耐受
make (something) resistant to damage or penetration by something
示例:
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You should proof the fabric against water.
你应该对织物进行防水处理。
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The new coating will proof the metal from corrosion.
新涂层将保护金属免受腐蚀。
形容词
防, 耐
resistant to damage or penetration by something
示例:
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This material is completely water-proof.
这种材料完全防水。
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The safe is fire-proof.
保险箱是防火的。