词组 | proof |
释义 | proof /pruːf/ noun facts, information, documents etc that prove something is trueverbshave proof The newspaper claimed it had proof that he had lied to the court. | Do you have any proof that he stole your purse?there is proof There is no proof that he is who he says he is.find proof We found no proof that he had stolen the money.provide/give/produce proof You will be asked to provide proof of your identity. | No one has yet produced any proof of a conspiracy.need proof He needed proof to back up his allegations.want proof If you want proof, check my bank statement.demand proof He demanded proof that his son was still alive before paying the ransom.adjectivesscientific proof They say they have scientific proof that the treatment works.clear proof These figures are clear proof that the economy is heading out of recession.conclusive/irrefutable proof (=that definitely proves something must be true) There is no conclusive proof that our client is guilty. | The inscription on the vase provides irrefutable proof that it is Greek.tangible/concrete proof (=clear and definite, in a way that can be seen, touched etc) The medal is tangible proof of his bravery. | I don’t have any concrete proof of his involvement, it’s just a feeling.further proof (=additional proof) He showed his driving licence as further proof of his identity.living proof (=someone whose existence or experience proves something) She is living proof that staying active keeps you younger.prepositionsproof of sth There is no conclusive proof of life on other planets.without proof Without proof, no one will believe us.phrasesproof of identity (=something that proves who you are) Do you have any proof of identity, such as a passport?proof of purchase (=a receipt or other document proving that you bought something) We require proof of purchase before making a refund.proof of ownership The deeds of the house are proof of ownership and should be kept in a safe place.the burden of proof (=the duty to prove that you are right in a legal case) The burden of proof is on the prosecution.proof positive (=definite proof that cannot be doubted) This is proof positive that she lied. |
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