proof, evidence, witness, testimony

名詞 proof:

1. any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
   同義詞：cogent evidence
2. a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it
3. a measure of alcoholic strength expressed as an integer twice the percentage of alcohol present (by volume)
4. (printing) an impression made to check for errors
   同義詞：test copy, trial impression
5. a trial photographic print from a negative
6. the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something
   同義詞：validation, substantiation

動詞 proof:

1. make or take a proof of, such as a photographic negative, an etching, or typeset
2. knead to reach proper lightness
3. read for errors
   同義詞：proofread
4. activate by mixing with water and sometimes sugar or milk
5. make resistant (to harm)

形容詞 proof:

1. (used in combination or as a suffix) able to withstand

1. Have you got any proof that you own this bike?
   你有什么證據(jù)證明這輛自行車是你的？
2. A soldier's courage is put to the proof in battle.
   士兵的勇氣在戰(zhàn)斗中得到考驗(yàn)。

proof

n.Abbr. prf.（名詞）縮寫 prf.
The evidence or argument that compels the mind to accept an assertion as true.
證據(jù)，證物：迫使思想接受斷言為真實(shí)的證據(jù)或論辯

The validation of a proposition by application of specified rules, as of induction or deduction, to assumptions, axioms, and sequentially derived conclusions.
證明：通過運(yùn)用特定的規(guī)則對一個命題的證實(shí)，如運(yùn)用演繹法和歸納法進(jìn)行假設(shè)、推理，最后得出結(jié)論
A statement or an argument used in such a validation.
證詞，證言：用于這種證實(shí)的陳述或辯論

Convincing or persuasive demonstration:
證實(shí)：可信或具有說服力的實(shí)證：
例句：
was asked for proof of his identity; an employment history that was proof of her dependability.
要求證實(shí)他的身份；工作經(jīng)歷便可證實(shí)她的可靠性

The state of being convinced or persuaded by consideration of evidence.
得到認(rèn)可：通過考慮證據(jù)而確信或被說服的狀態(tài)
Determination of the quality of something by testing; trial:
考驗(yàn)，檢驗(yàn)：通過考驗(yàn)決定某事的性質(zhì)；考驗(yàn)：
例句：
put one`s beliefs to the proof.
將個人的信念訴諸考驗(yàn)

Law The result or effect of evidence; the establishment or denial of a fact by evidence.
【法律】 證據(jù)：證據(jù)的結(jié)果或效果；通過證據(jù)對事實(shí)的確認(rèn)或否認(rèn)
The alcoholic strength of a liquor, expressed by a number that is twice the percentage by volume of alcohol present.
強(qiáng)度標(biāo)準(zhǔn)：某種酒的酒精強(qiáng)度，用現(xiàn)存酒精體積的兩倍百分比數(shù)來表示
Printing
【印刷術(shù)】
A trial sheet of printed material that is made to be checked and corrected.Also called proof sheet
式樣樣張：用來檢查或校正的打印材料的測試紙張也作 proof sheet
A trial impression of a plate, stone, or block taken at any of various stages in engraving.
毛胚：盤子、石頭或巖石在雕刻的各個階段時的試驗(yàn)印跡

A trial photographic print.
試用的照片印相
Any of a limited number of newly minted coins or medals struck as specimens and for collectors from a new die on a polished planchet.
新鑄幣樣：各種被作為標(biāo)本新鑄成的有限數(shù)量的錢幣或金屬，收集者們在光滑的硬幣坯上涂上一層新色而錘煉
Archaic Proven impenetrability:
【古語】 不穿透性：被證明是不能被穿透的：
例句：
.I was clothed in Armor of proof.(John Bunyan)
.我披著刀槍不入之甲.(約翰·班揚(yáng))

adj.（形容詞）
Fully or successfully resistant; impervious. Often used in combination:
耐…的，防…的：完全地或成功地抵制的；不能穿透的。常用于合成詞中：
例句：
waterproof watches; a fireproof cellar door.
防水表；防火地窖

Of standard alcoholic strength.
標(biāo)準(zhǔn)度數(shù)的：具有標(biāo)準(zhǔn)酒精強(qiáng)度的
Used in proving or making corrections.
校對用的：用于證明或校對的
v.（動詞）
proofed,proof.ing,proofs
v.tr.（及物動詞）
Printing
【印刷術(shù)】
To make a trial impression of (printed or engraved matter).
印…的校樣：做（印刷或雕刻物）的試用印張
To proofread (copy).
校對（復(fù)印本）

To activate (dormant dry yeast) by adding water.
發(fā)面：加水使（久擱不用的干醇母）激化
To work (dough) into proper lightness.
發(fā)酵：把（干面團(tuán)）做成合適軟度的
To treat so as to make resistant:
使具防…性：處理以防縮水：
例句：
proof a fabric against shrinkage.
使織物不縮水

v.intr.（不及物動詞）
Printing To proofread.
【印刷術(shù)】 校對
To become properly light for cooking:
發(fā)酵：變得適合烹調(diào)的松軟：
例句：
The batter proofed overnight.
這面糊已發(fā)了一晚上

來源：
Middle English prove, preve
中古英語 prove, preve
from Anglo-Norman prove
源自 英法語 prove
and from Old French prueve
并源自 古法語 prueve
both from Late Latin proba
都源自 后期拉丁語 proba
from Latin prob3re [to prove] * see prove
源自 拉丁語 prob3re [證明] *參見 prove

【引伸】
proof.er
n.（名詞）