proof
证明,证据,举证,证明是
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Definitions
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- : evidence sufficient to establish a thing as true, or to produce belief in its truth.
- : anything serving as such evidence: What proof do you have?
- : the act of testing or making trial of anything; test; trial: to put a thing to the proof.
- : the establishment of the truth of anything; demonstration.
- : Law. evidence having probative weight.
- : the effect of evidence in convincing the mind.
- : an arithmetical operation serving to check the correctness of a calculation.
- : Mathematics, Logic. a sequence of steps, statements, or demonstrations that leads to a valid conclusion.
- : a test to determine the quality, durability, etc., of materials used in manufacture.
- : Distilling. the arbitrary standard strength, as of an alcoholic liquor.strength with reference to this standard: “100 proof” signifies a proof spirit, usually 50% alcohol.
- : Photography. a trial print from a negative.
- : Printing. a trial impression, as of composed type, taken to correct errors and make alterations.one of a number of early and superior impressions taken before the printing of the ordinary issue: to pull a proof.
- : an impression taken from a plate or the like to show the quality or condition of work during the process of execution; a print pulled for examination while working on a plate, block, stone, etc.
- : Numismatics. one of a limited number of coins of a new issue struck from polished dies on a blank having a polished or matte surface.
- : the state of having been tested and approved.
- : proved strength, as of armor.
- : Scots Law. the trial of a case by a judge alone, without a jury.
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- : able to withstand; successful in not being overcome: proof against temptation.
- : impenetrable, impervious, or invulnerable: proof against outside temperature changes.
- : used for testing or proving; serving as proof.
- : of standard strength, as an alcoholic liquor.
- : of tested or proven strength or quality: proof armor.
- : noting pieces of pure gold and silver that the U.S. assay and mint offices use as standards.
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- : to test; examine for flaws, errors, etc.; check against a standard or standards.
- : Printing. prove.
- : to proofread.
- : to treat or coat for the purpose of rendering resistant to deterioration, damage, etc.: to proof a house against termites; to shrink-proof a shirt.
- : Cooking. to test the effectiveness of, as by combining with warm water so that a bubbling action occurs.to cause to rise due to the addition of baker's yeast or other leavening.
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Examples
The fact that it didn’t is, to me, proof that what happened to Taylor—being gunned down in her own bed, by men who are still walking free—is not just going to just drift away as the media moves on to the next headline.
“Theoretically, those with poor immune systems may have a higher chance of reinfection, but we don’t have the proof yet,” To said.
She said she first notified the authority on June 19, the day she lost her job, but was asked to bring proof that she no longer worked a second job at a cleaning company and to provide updated paycheck stubs.
As Hollywood eases back into production while coronavirus cases rise, TV networks’ and streaming services’ interest in so-called “corona-proof” programming has taken on a new twist.
The image below clearly indicates the benefits of social proof.
Park employees helped John quit tobacco by way of a butts-proof glass enclosure, a drastic change in diet, and regular exercise.
Although often this is considered proof positive of guilt at trial, it is not an uncommon occurrence in false confessions.
And if you want proof of what the country is really all about, just walk through the National September 11 Memorial Museum.
They're also proof that no matter how fancy you are, you can't escape the urge to watch two girls make out.
Without proof of this kind, the story of the lost legions is just a legend.
Here convincing proof was given of Mme. Mesdag's accuracy, originality of interpretation, and her skill in the use of color.
Proof was given to him, of Elizabeth having admitted Ripperda to private political discussions in the Altheim apartments.
Wasn't the dead man stretched in the shadow convincing proof of their capacity for pure devilishness?
For my part, I scarcely know what to say; inasmuch as I do not care either to affirm or deny a thing of which I have no proof.
If I am proof against my own heart, in so dear a cause, shall I not be proof against the poor allurements of vanity and sense?