| 单词 | proof |
| 释义 | noun | adjective proofproof1 /pruf/ ●●○ noun 1[countable, uncountable] facts, information, documents, etc. that prove something is true: proof of We require proof of purchase before making a refund. Drivers should carry proof of insurance.proof that There is no proof that the document is authentic. Immigrants must be able to show proof of residency. If we wait for conclusive proof of global warming, it may be too late to avoid it.THESAURUSevidence – facts or things that you see, hear, or learn that make you believe something exists or is true: There is no evidence that Vitamin C actually prevents colds.documentation – official documents or written reports that prove that something is true or correct: Keep your receipts as documentation of your purchases.confirmation – proof that makes you sure that something is true or correct: The deal is confirmation that the two sides can work together if they want to.2[countable] a photograph that is used as a test copy before a final copy is made3[countable usually plural] technical a printed copy of a piece of writing that is checked carefully for mistakes before the final printing is done4[countable] a)math a test in mathematics of whether a calculation is correct b)math, geometry, science a list of reasons that shows a theorem (=statement) in geometry or science to be true5[uncountable] a measurement of the strength of some types of alcoholic drink: The vodka is 40 proof (=it contains 20% alcohol).6the proof is in the pudding (also the 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 it → see also the burden of proof at burden1 (3), living proof at living1 (3)COLLOCATIONSverbshave proof The newspaper claimed it had proof that he had lied to the court.provide/show/give/produce/offer proof You will be required to provide proof of your identity.need proof He needed proof to back up those allegations.require proof Club membership requires proof of residency.demand proof He demanded proof that his son was still alive before paying the ransom.proof exists (also there is proof) There is now proof that giant squid do exist.adjectivesfurther proof (=additional proof) He showed his driving license as further proof of his identity.clear proof These figures are clear proof that the economy is improving.scientific proof They say they have scientific proof that the treatment works.solid/concrete proof (also tangible proof formal) (=very clear proof with a lot of evidence) There is not yet solid proof that the substance, found in carrots, can prevent disease.living proof (=someone whose existence or experience proves something) She is living proof that staying active keeps you younger.conclusive/definitive/absolute/final proof (=very clear proof with no other possibilities) There is no conclusive proof that Johnson committed the crime.irrefutable/incontrovertible proof (=proof that cannot be shown to be wrong) The agency said it had irrefutable proof that the couple were spies.proof positive (=definite proof) The picture is proof positive that she lied. noun | adjective proofproof2 adjective be proof against something formal if something is proof against something else, it is not affected by it: The varnish makes the wood proof against water. |
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