Proof
01
证据, 证明
information or evidence that proves the truth or existence of something
例子
The DNA results acted as proof that the suspect was at the scene of the crime.
DNA结果作为证据表明嫌疑人在犯罪现场。
He provided proof of his identity with a valid passport and driver's license.
他用有效的护照和驾驶执照提供了自己身份的证明。
02
证明, 论证
a logical argument composed of a series of steps, each following from the previous, demonstrating that a statement is true
例子
The mathematician presented a proof of the theorem.
数学家提出了定理的证明。
The professor asked students to write a proof for the formula.
教授让学生们为这个公式写一个证明。
03
证明, 验证
the act or process of testing or verifying the truth of something through evidence or argument
例子
The scientist conducted proof of the new method.
科学家进行了新方法的证明。
The experiment served as proof of the hypothesis.
该实验作为假说的证据。
04
校样, 试印
a preliminary photographic print made from a negative to check composition, exposure, or quality before producing the final image
例子
The photographer printed a proof before the final edition.
摄影师在最终版之前打印了一张样张。
She examined the proof for color accuracy.
她检查了校样的颜色准确性。
05
校样, 打样
a test impression made to check for errors before final production
例子
The printer produced a proof of the brochure.
打印机生成了宣传册的校样。
Proofs help catch typographical mistakes.
校样有助于发现印刷错误。
06
证明
a scale for measuring the strength of alcoholic beverages
例子
In the United States, proof is a measure of the alcohol content in beverages, with 1 proof equal to 0.5 % alcohol by volume.
在美国，proof是衡量饮料中酒精含量的单位，1 proof等于体积的0.5%酒精。
The term " proof " originates from the British Royal Navy, where sailors would test rum strength by igniting it with gunpowder; if it burned, it was " proof " it contained enough alcohol.
术语「酒精度」源自英国皇家海军，水手们会用火药点燃朗姆酒来测试其强度；如果燃烧，那就是含有足够酒精的「酒精度」。
to proof
01
校对, 修正
to read written material carefully to detect and correct errors
例子
She proofed the essay before submission.
她在提交前校对了这篇文章。
The editor proofed the manuscript for spelling mistakes.
编辑校对了手稿以查找拼写错误。
02
使防水, 使耐抵抗
to make resistant or impervious to harm or damage
例子
The windows were proofed against storms.
窗户被加固以抵御风暴。
The case is proofed to protect the device.
外壳经过防护处理以保护设备。
03
发酵, 使面团膨胀
to allow dough to rise, often by mixing with water, sugar, or milk
例子
You must proof the yeast before adding it to the flour.
在将酵母加入面粉之前，您必须使其发酵。
The baker proofed the dough for an hour.
面包师将面团发酵了一个小时。
04
发酵, 醒发
to knead or manipulate dough to reach the proper lightness or texture
例子
The chef proofed the dough to make it fluffy.
厨师发酵了面团以使其松软。
She proofed the pastry carefully.
她仔细地揉捏了面团。
05
试验, 制作样本
to make a trial or sample version of something, such as a photographic negative, etching, or typeset
例子
He proofed the photograph before final printing.
他在最终印刷前校样了照片。
The printer proofed the typeset pages.
打印机试印了排版好的页面。
proof
01
防...的, 耐...的
(used as a compound adjective or a suffix) capable of enduring a specific type of damage, condition, or test
例子
The tamper-proof seal ensured the integrity of the package.
防篡改密封确保了包裹的完整性。
The childproof lock prevented children from accessing hazardous areas.
防儿童锁防止儿童进入危险区域。
