英语词汇“over-proof”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	over-proof
释义	ˈover-proof, a. (n.) [over- 32.] That is ‘above proof’; containing a larger proportion of alcohol than that contained in proof-spirit: see proof. Also fig. and ellipt. as n. = over-proof spirit. 1807T. Thomson Chem. II. 390 The strength of spirits stronger than proof, or over-proof as it is termed.1840Dickens Barn. Rudge liv, Show us the best—the very best—the over-proof that you keep for your own drinking, Jack!1906Daily Chron. 11 May 9/2 The appeal to the Government..asking them to prohibit the importation of over-proof spirits into British territory.1967N. Marsh Death at Dolphin iv. 94 She really is..the original overproof femme fatale.1973J. Wood North Beat x. 131 ‘Try a punch at the brew,’ the sergeant suggested. Collins tried a punch. He coughed..‘What is it—some of the overproof stuff?’
随便看	inadaptation inadaptive inadept inadequacy inadequate inadequately inadequateness inadequation inadequative inadherent inadhesion inadhesive inadmissibility inadmissible in-a-door inadulable inadulterate inadvantage inadventurous inadvertence inadvertency inadvertent inadvertently inadverting inadvertisement

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