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

proof n.

[uncountable] evidence or facts that are sufficient to establish a thing as true or believable.
Mathematics, Philosophy[countable]a sequence of steps, statements, or demonstrations that leads to and establishes a valid conclusion.
Wine[uncountable] the strength of an alcoholic liquor, esp. with reference to the standard whereby 100 proof signifies an alcoholic content of 50 percent.
Photography[countable]a print made from a negative of a photograph for checking quality.
Printing[countable]a preliminary copy, as of a manuscript, that is printed for correction or changes.

adj. [be + ~]

able to withstand or resist something harmful or undesirable:a shelter that was proof against the cold.

v. [~ + object]

to proofread:Proof the document.See -prov-.

-proof, suffix.

-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).

proof n.

evidence sufficient to establish a thing as true, or to produce belief in its truth.
anything serving as such evidence:What proof do you have?
the act of testing or making trial of anything;
test;
trial:to put a thing to the proof.
the establishment of the truth of anything;
demonstration.
Law(in judicial proceedings) evidence having probative weight.
the effect of evidence in convincing the mind.
Mathematicsan arithmetical operation serving to check the correctness of a calculation.
Mathematics, Philosophya sequence of steps, statements, or demonstrations that leads to a valid conclusion.
a test to determine the quality, durability, etc., of materials used in manufacture.
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.
Photographya trial print from a negative.
[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.
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.
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.
the state of having been tested and approved.
proved strength, as of armor.
Scottish Termsthe trial of a case by a judge alone, without a jury.

adj.

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

v.t.

to test;
examine for flaws, errors, etc.;
check against a standard or standards.
Printingprove (def. 7).
to proofread.
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.
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,

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

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::

proof /pruːf/ n

any evidence that establishes or helps to establish the truth, validity, quality, etc, of something
the whole body of evidence upon which the verdict of a court is based
a sequence of steps or statements that establishes the truth of a proposition
the act of testing the truth of something (esp in the phrase put to the proof)
trial before a judge without a jury
a trial impression made from composed type, or a print-out (from a laser printer, etc) for the correction of errors
(in engraving, etc) a print made by an artist or under his supervision for his own satisfaction before he hands the plate over to a professional printer
a trial print from a negative
the alcoholic strength of proof spirit
the strength of a beverage or other alcoholic liquor as measured on a scale in which the strength of proof spirit is 100 degrees

adj

(usually postpositive) followed by against: able to resist; impervious (to): the roof is proof against rain
having the alcoholic strength of proof spirit
of proved strength or impenetrability: proof armour

(transitive) to take a proof from (type matter, a plate, etc)
to proofread (text) or inspect (a print, etc), as for approval
to render (something) proof, esp to waterproof

Etymology: 13th Century: from Old French preuve a test, from Late Latin proba, from Latin probāre to test

-proof adj , combining form

secure against (damage by); (make) impervious to: waterproof, mothproof, childproof

Etymology: from proof (adj)

单词	proof
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 proof /pruf/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable] evidence or facts that are sufficient to establish a thing as true or believable. Mathematics, Philosophy[countable]a sequence of steps, statements, or demonstrations that leads to and establishes a valid conclusion. Wine[uncountable] the strength of an alcoholic liquor, esp. with reference to the standard whereby 100 proof signifies an alcoholic content of 50 percent. Photography[countable]a print made from a negative of a photograph for checking quality. Printing[countable]a preliminary copy, as of a manuscript, that is printed for correction or changes. adj. [be + ~] able to withstand or resist something harmful or undesirable:a shelter that was proof against the cold. v. [~ + object] to proofread:Proof the document.See -prov-. -proof, suffix. -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. evidence sufficient to establish a thing as true, or to produce belief in its truth. anything serving as such evidence:What proof do you have? the act of testing or making trial of anything; test; trial:to put a thing to the proof. the establishment of the truth of anything; demonstration. Law(in judicial proceedings) evidence having probative weight. the effect of evidence in convincing the mind. Mathematicsan arithmetical operation serving to check the correctness of a calculation. Mathematics, Philosophya sequence of steps, statements, or demonstrations that leads to a valid conclusion. a test to determine the quality, durability, etc., of materials used in manufacture. 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. Photographya trial print from a negative. [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. 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. 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. the state of having been tested and approved. proved strength, as of armor. Scottish Termsthe trial of a case by a judge alone, without a jury. adj. able to withstand; successful in not being overcome:proof against temptation. impenetrable, impervious, or invulnerable:proof against outside temperature changes. used for testing or proving; serving as proof. of standard strength, as an alcoholic liquor. of tested or proven strength or quality:proof armor. noting pieces of pure gold and silver that the U.S. assay and mint offices use as standards. v.t. to test; examine for flaws, errors, etc.; check against a standard or standards. Printingprove (def. 7). to proofread. 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. 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, a combining form meaning "resistant, impervious to'' that specified by the initial element:burglarproof;childproof;waterproof. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: proof /pruːf/ n any evidence that establishes or helps to establish the truth, validity, quality, etc, of something the whole body of evidence upon which the verdict of a court is based a sequence of steps or statements that establishes the truth of a proposition the act of testing the truth of something (esp in the phrase put to the proof) trial before a judge without a jury a trial impression made from composed type, or a print-out (from a laser printer, etc) for the correction of errors (in engraving, etc) a print made by an artist or under his supervision for his own satisfaction before he hands the plate over to a professional printer a trial print from a negative the alcoholic strength of proof spirit the strength of a beverage or other alcoholic liquor as measured on a scale in which the strength of proof spirit is 100 degrees adj (usually postpositive) followed by against: able to resist; impervious (to): the roof is proof against rain having the alcoholic strength of proof spirit of proved strength or impenetrability: proof armour vb (transitive) to take a proof from (type matter, a plate, etc) to proofread (text) or inspect (a print, etc), as for approval to render (something) proof, esp to waterproof Etymology: 13th Century: from Old French preuve a test, from Late Latin proba, from Latin probāre to test Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: -proof adj , combining form secure against (damage by); (make) impervious to: waterproof, mothproof, childproof Etymology: from proof (adj)
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