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proof
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vt.

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  • 易混淆的单词：PROOF  

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1. N-VAR 证据；证物；证言 Proof is a fact, argument, or piece of evidence which shows that something is definitely true or definitely exists. 

  • You have to have proof of residence in the state of Texas, such as a Texas ID card...

    你必须有在得克萨斯州的居住证明，比如得克萨斯身份证。

  • This is not necessarily proof that he is wrong...

    这不一定就证明他是错的。

  • Economists have been concerned with establishing proofs for their arguments.

    经济学家一直致力于为他们的观点寻找证据。

2. N-COUNT 校样；样张；初印稿 In publishing, the proofs of a book, magazine, or article are a first copy of it that is printed so that mistakes can be corrected before more copies are printed and published. 

  • I'm correcting the proofs of the Spanish edition right now.

    我正在校正西班牙语版本的校样。

  • Proof is also an adjective.

    • ...an uncorrected proof copy of the book.

      该书未校正的校样

3. ADJ 标准酒精度 Proof is used after a number of degrees or a percentage, when indicating the strength of a strong alcoholic drink such as whisky. 

  • ...a glass of Wild Turkey bourbon: 101 degrees proof.

    一杯威特基波旁威士忌：酒精度为101°

4. ADJ 不能穿透的；耐…的；能防…的 If something or someone is proof against a particular thing, they cannot be damaged, harmed, or affected by it. 

  • The fortress was proof against the techniques of attack then in use...

    该防御工事能抵御当时所使用的各种进攻手段。

  • His papers were proof against all but the most expert of scrutinies.

    他的论文几乎可以经受住最专业的审查。

5. PHRASE 典型的例证；活生生的例子 If you say that someone is living proof of something, you mean that their actions or personal qualities show that a particular fact is true or that a particular quality exists. 

  • He is living proof that some players just get better with age.

    有些运动员年纪越大状态越好，他就是个活生生的例子。

6. PHRASE 正面例子 To be proof positive of a particular fact or quality means to be evidence that it is true or that it exists. 

  • The Windermere Golf Club is proof positive that golf and ecology can co-exist in perfect harmony.

    温德米尔高尔夫俱乐部证明了高尔夫和生态能完全和谐共存。

7.   burden of proof→see: burden;  the proof of the pudding is in the eating→see: pudding; 
Noun

1. any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something;

  • "if you have any proof for what you say, now is the time to produce it"

2. a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it

3. a measure of alcoholic strength expressed as an integer twice the percentage of alcohol present (by volume)

4. (printing) an impression made to check for errors

5. a trial photographic print from a negative

6. the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something

Verb

1. make or take a proof of, such as a photographic negative, an etching, or typeset

2. knead to reach proper lightness;

  • "proof dough"

3. read for errors;

  • "I should proofread my manuscripts"

4. activate by mixing with water and sometimes sugar or milk;

  • "proof yeast"

5. make resistant to water, sound, errors, etc.;

  • "proof the materials against shrinking in the dryer"
Adjective

1. (used in combination or as a suffix) able to withstand;

  • "temptation-proof"
  • "childproof locks"

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1. Calumny require no proof.
诽谤无需证据。

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2. Do you have any proof to substantiate your alibi?
你有证据表明你当时不在犯罪现场吗？

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3. He is living proof of the wonders of modern medicine.
他是当代医学奇迹的活证明。

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4. He is proof against bribery.
他不受贿赂。

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5. He is proof against flattery.
他不为阿谀奉承所动。

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6. He is unlikely to make wild accusations without proof.
没有证据他不可能胡乱指控。

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7. He is walking proof that people can lose weight quickly.
他是人能迅速变瘦的活见证。

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8. His finger-prints were a clear proof of his guilt.
他的指纹就是犯罪的明证。

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9. His speech failed in persuasiveness and proof.
他的讲演缺乏说服力和论据。

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10. Is the claim capable of proof?
这要求能证明是合理的吗？

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11. Postmark serves as a proof.
邮戳为凭。

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12. That box looks big enough; but let us put it to the proof.
那个箱子看起来够大的，但是我们还要把它检验一下。

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13. The blood on his shoes was a proof of his guilt.
他鞋子上的血迹就是他犯罪的证据。

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14. The burden of proof lay on the plaintiff to prove negligence.
证明对方犯有疏忽罪的举证责任落在原告身上。

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15. The lawyer's case blew up because he had no proof.
律师的辩护失败，因为他没有证据。

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16. The new product has stood a severe proof.
新产品经受了严格的考验。

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17. The outside is covered with thick water-proof felt.
外面蒙着一层厚厚的防水毛毡。

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18. The photo was final proof of her husband's infidelity.
这张照片最终证明了她丈夫的不忠。

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19. The proof was fished up from some old papers.
校样在旧文件中被找到了。

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20. The radioactive material is stored in a special radiation-proof container.
放射性材料储存在防辐射的特殊容器里。

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