proof

• 指能够抵御某种影响或侵害的，如防水、防弹等；也指用作证据或证明的。

Describes something that is able to withstand or resist a specified thing, or serves as evidence.

1. Resistant or imperviousB2formal

   Having the ability to resist or withstand something, often used in compounds.

   防…的；耐…的；不透…的

   • This jacket is waterproof, so you can wear it in the rain.
   • The building is fireproof and earthquake-proof.
   • The new material is bulletproof and very durable.

   同义词immuneimpermeableimperviousrepellentresistant

• 名词，指证明或论据，用来确立事实、陈述或主张的真实性或合理性。

A noun referring to evidence or argument that establishes the truth or validity of a fact, statement, or claim.

1. B1formal

   Evidence or argument establishing a fact or truth.

   证据

   • The detective found proof of the suspect's guilt.
   • She provided proof of her identity with a passport.
   • There is no scientific proof for that claim.

   同义词confirmationdocumentationevidencesubstantiationtestimonyverification

   反义词contradictiondisproofrefutation

2. VerificationB1formal

   A test or demonstration to show that something is true or valid.

   证明

   • The experiment served as proof of the theory.
   • He offered his work as proof of his skills.
   • The document is proof of ownership.

   同义词confirmationcorroborationdemonstrationevidencesubstantiationtestimonyvalidationverification

   反义词disprooffalsificationrefutation

3. MathematicsB2formalscientific

   A logical sequence of statements demonstrating the truth of a mathematical proposition.

   证明

   • The mathematician wrote a rigorous proof for the theorem.
   • Students must learn how to construct a geometric proof.
   • The proof of the equation took several pages.

   同义词argumentdemonstrationderivationvalidationverification

• 动词，指使某物具有防渗透性或坚固性，也指校对和修正文本或设计中的错误。

A verb used to indicate the act of making something resistant or impervious, or to check and correct errors in a text or design.

1. Make waterproofB2formal

   To treat a material or surface to make it resistant to water or other elements.

   使防水

   • They proofed the tent before the camping trip.
   • The jacket is proofed against heavy rain.
   • We need to proof the roof to prevent leaks.

   同义词sealwaterproofweatherproof

2. ProofreadB2formal

   To read and correct a text for errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation.

   校对

   • She proofed the manuscript before sending it to the publisher.
   • Please proof your essay for any mistakes.
   • The editor proofed the article for typos.

   同义词checkcopyeditcorrecteditgo throughproofreadredlinerevise