proof
n.Abbr. prf.(名词)缩写 prf.
The evidence or argument that compels the mind to accept an assertion as true.
证据,证物:迫使思想接受断言为真实的证据或论辩
The validation of a proposition by application of specified rules, as of induction or deduction, to assumptions, axioms, and sequentially derived conclusions.
证明:通过运用特定的规则对一个命题的证实,如运用演绎法和归纳法进行假设、推理,最后得出结论
A statement or an argument used in such a validation.
证词,证言:用于这种证实的陈述或辩论
Convincing or persuasive demonstration:
证实:可信或具有说服力的实证:
例句:
was asked for proof of his identity; an employment history that was proof of her dependability.
要求证实他的身份;工作经历便可证实她的可靠性
The state of being convinced or persuaded by consideration of evidence.
得到认可:通过考虑证据而确信或被说服的状态
Determination of the quality of something by testing; trial:
考验,检验:通过考验决定某事的性质;考验:
例句:
put one`s beliefs to the proof.
将个人的信念诉诸考验
Law The result or effect of evidence; the establishment or denial of a fact by evidence.
【法律】 证据:证据的结果或效果;通过证据对事实的确认或否认
The alcoholic strength of a liquor, expressed by a number that is twice the percentage by volume of alcohol present.
强度标准:某种酒的酒精强度,用现存酒精体积的两倍百分比数来表示
Printing
【印刷术】
A trial sheet of printed material that is made to be checked and corrected.Also called proof sheet
式样样张:用来检查或校正的打印材料的测试纸张也作 proof sheet
A trial impression of a plate, stone, or block taken at any of various stages in engraving.
毛胚:盘子、石头或岩石在雕刻的各个阶段时的试验印迹
A trial photographic print.
试用的照片印相
Any of a limited number of newly minted coins or medals struck as specimens and for collectors from a new die on a polished planchet.
新铸币样:各种被作为标本新铸成的有限数量的钱币或金属,收集者们在光滑的硬币坯上涂上一层新色而锤炼
Archaic Proven impenetrability:
【古语】 不穿透性:被证明是不能被穿透的:
例句:
.I was clothed in Armor of proof.(John Bunyan)
.我披着刀枪不入之甲.(约翰·班扬)
adj.(形容词)
Fully or successfully resistant; impervious. Often used in combination:
耐…的,防…的:完全地或成功地抵制的;不能穿透的。常用于合成词中:
例句:
waterproof watches; a fireproof cellar door.
防水表;防火地窖
Of standard alcoholic strength.
标准度数的:具有标准酒精强度的
Used in proving or making corrections.
校对用的:用于证明或校对的
v.(动词)
proofed,proof.ing,proofs
v.tr.(及物动词)
Printing
【印刷术】
To make a trial impression of (printed or engraved matter).
印…的校样:做(印刷或雕刻物)的试用印张
To proofread (copy).
校对(复印本)
To activate (dormant dry yeast) by adding water.
发面:加水使(久搁不用的干醇母)激化
To work (dough) into proper lightness.
发酵:把(干面团)做成合适软度的
To treat so as to make resistant:
使具防…性:处理以防缩水:
例句:
proof a fabric against shrinkage.
使织物不缩水
v.intr.(不及物动词)
Printing To proofread.
【印刷术】 校对
To become properly light for cooking:
发酵:变得适合烹调的松软:
例句:
The batter proofed overnight.
这面糊已发了一晚上
来源:
Middle English prove, preve
中古英语 prove, preve
from Anglo-Norman prove
源自 英法语 prove
and from Old French prueve
并源自 古法语 prueve
both from Late Latin proba
都源自 后期拉丁语 proba
from Latin prob3re [to prove] * see prove
源自 拉丁语 prob3re [证明] *参见 prove
【引伸】
proof.er
n.(名词)