1 [U] proof (of sth);proof that... information, documents, etc which show that sth is true 证据;证明:
‘We need some proof of identity,’ the shop assistant said.“我们须要看看你的身分证明文件。”店员说。You've got no proof that John took the money.你没有证据证明约翰拿了那些钱。☞verb prove 动词为prove
2 [C] [usu.pl] (technical术语) a first copy of printed material that is produced so that mistakes can be corrected (印刷品的)校样
proof/pruf; pruːf/n 1 [C,U] something that proves something is true 证明﹔证据: +of proof of the existence of life on other planets 其他星球上有生命存在的证据proof of purchase/ownership/identity Do you have any proof of purchase (=something to prove that you have paid for something)? 你有什么购物证明吗?+(that) This letter is proof that he knew about the robbery. 这封信是证据﹐证明他知道这次抢劫。2 [C usually plural 一般用复数] technical a first copy of a printed page that you correct mistakes on【术语】校样
proofproofproofsproofedproofingnoun (no plural)something that shows that an idea is true: Do you have any proof that you are the owner of this car?The verb is prove.