proof

pru:f
四级六级考研托福 Collins 3

英文释义

n. any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
n. a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it
n. a measure of alcoholic strength expressed as an integer twice the percentage of alcohol present (by volume)
n. (printing) an impression made to check for errors

中文翻译

n. 证据, 证明, 试验, 检验, 考验
a. 不能透入的, 证明用的, 防...的, 耐...的
vt. 检验, 试验, 校对, 使不被穿透
[计] 审稿

3
Collins 星级
1
Oxford 级别
2,743
BNC 频率
2,865
使用频率

记忆技巧

proof 这个词的词根是 pro-,表示向前、向前推进,后缀 -f 意为“做”或“制造”。整体上可以理解为“向前展示的证据”。

例句

1. I need proof that you completed the assignment.

我需要你完成作业的证明。

2. The scientist provided proof of his theory through experiments.

这位科学家通过实验提供了他理论的证据。

3. Can you show me proof of your identity?

你能给我看一下你的身份证明吗?

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