| 单词 | waterproof |
| 释义 | waterproof (once / 3283 pages) adjvn Water can't penetrate something that's waterproof. Umbrellas and rain boots don't work very well if they're not waterproof. Waterproof jackets will keep you dry even if it starts to rain, and waterproof mascara won't run in black streaks down your face even if you're weeping at a sad movie. You can use this word as a verb, too: "We should waterproof the tent before we go camping this weekend — it's supposed to pour!" If you're British, you might also use waterproof as a noun, to mean a waterproof rain coat. WORD FAMILYwaterproof: waterproofed, waterproofing, waterproofs USAGE EXAMPLES“It’s a wonder how the weather-beaten Brits coped before Scottish chemist Charles Macintosh invented his eponymous waterproof coat,” noted Google. Time(Dec 29, 2016) Bring a hat or earmuffs, gloves and warm, waterproof footwear. Seattle Times(Dec 28, 2016) Or do you need a waterproof and practically indestructible wrapper? Seattle Times(Dec 14, 2016) 1adj not permitting the passage of water Syn rainproof, waterproofed tight of such close construction as to be impermeable 2v make watertight Waterproof the coat Hyper seal, seal off make tight; secure against leakage 3n any fabric impervious to water Hyper cloth, fabric, material, textile artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers 4n a water-resistant coat Syn|Hypo|Hyper raincoat Burberry a lightweight belted raincoat typically made of tan gabardine with a distinctive tartan lining; named for the original manufacturer mac, macintosh, mack, mackintosha waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric trench coata military style raincoat; belted with deep pockets oilskin, slickera macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof coat an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors |
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