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单词 -proof
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Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
-proof adj , combining form
  1. secure against (damage by); (make) impervious to: waterproof, mothproof, childproof
Etymology: from proof (adj)
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
proof /pruf/USA pronunciation   n. 
  1. [uncountable] evidence or facts that are sufficient to establish a thing as true or believable.
  2. Mathematics, Philosophy[countable]a sequence of steps, statements, or demonstrations that leads to and establishes a valid conclusion.
  3. Wine[uncountable] the strength of an alcoholic liquor, esp. with reference to the standard whereby 100 proof signifies an alcoholic content of 50 percent.
  4. Photography[countable]a print made from a negative of a photograph for checking quality.
  5. Printing[countable]a preliminary copy, as of a manuscript, that is printed for correction or changes.

adj. [be + ~]
  1. able to withstand or resist something harmful or undesirable:a shelter that was proof against the cold.

v. [+ object]
  1. to proofread:Proof the document.See -prov-.

-proof, suffix. 
  1. -proof is used to form adjectives with the meaning "resistant;
    not allowing through'' the word mentioned:child + -proof → childproof (= resistant to a child opening it);water + proof → waterproof (= not allowing water through).

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
proof  (pro̅o̅f ),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. evidence sufficient to establish a thing as true, or to produce belief in its truth.
  2. anything serving as such evidence:What proof do you have?
  3. the act of testing or making trial of anything;
    test;
    trial:to put a thing to the proof.
  4. the establishment of the truth of anything;
    demonstration.
  5. Law(in judicial proceedings) evidence having probative weight.
  6. the effect of evidence in convincing the mind.
  7. Mathematicsan arithmetical operation serving to check the correctness of a calculation.
  8. Mathematics, Philosophya sequence of steps, statements, or demonstrations that leads to a valid conclusion.
  9. a test to determine the quality, durability, etc., of materials used in manufacture.
  10. Wine[Distilling.]
    • the arbitrary standard strength, as of an alcoholic liquor.
    • strength with reference to this standard: "100 proof '' signifies a proof spirit, usually 50% alcohol.
  11. Photographya trial print from a negative.
  12. [Print.]
    • Printinga trial impression, as of composed type, taken to correct errors and make alterations.
    • Printingone of a number of early and superior impressions taken before the printing of the ordinary issue:to pull a proof.
  13. Printing(in printmaking) an impression taken from a plate or the like to show the quality or condition of work during the process of execution;
    a print pulled for examination while working on a plate, block, stone, etc.
  14. Currency[Numis.]one of a limited number of coins of a new issue struck from polished dies on a blank having a polished or matte surface.
  15. the state of having been tested and approved.
  16. proved strength, as of armor.
  17. Scottish Termsthe trial of a case by a judge alone, without a jury.

adj. 
  1. able to withstand;
    successful in not being overcome:proof against temptation.
  2. impenetrable, impervious, or invulnerable:proof against outside temperature changes.
  3. used for testing or proving;
    serving as proof.
  4. of standard strength, as an alcoholic liquor.
  5. of tested or proven strength or quality:proof armor.
  6. noting pieces of pure gold and silver that the U.S. assay and mint offices use as standards.

v.t. 
  1. to test;
    examine for flaws, errors, etc.;
    check against a standard or standards.
  2. Printingprove (def. 7).
  3. to proofread.
  4. to treat or coat for the purpose of rendering resistant to deterioration, damage, etc. (often used in combination):to proof a house against termites; to shrink-proof a shirt.
  5. Food[Cookery.]
    • to test the effectiveness of (yeast), as by combining with warm water so that a bubbling action occurs.
    • to cause (esp. bread dough) to rise due to the addition of baker's yeast or other leavening.
  • Late Latin proba a test, akin to Latin probāre to test and find good; compare pree
  • Middle French preve, proeve, prueve
  • Middle English prove, prooff, prof, proufe, alteration (by association with the vowel of prove) of preove, proeve, prieve, pref 1175–1225
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged confirmation, demonstration, corroboration, support. See evidence. 
    • 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged examination, assay.
    • 18.See corresponding entry in Unabridged firm, steadfast.

-proof, 
  1. a combining form meaning "resistant, impervious to'' that specified by the initial element:burglarproof;childproof;waterproof.

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