
好词典

源自中古英语 'proof',来自古法语 'prove',最终源自拉丁语 'probare',意为'测试或证明'。
❶ 指证明某事物为真的证据或材料,常用于法律、数学或科学领域,表示支持某个结论的依据。
“The lawyer presented several proofs to support his case.”
(律师提交了几项证据来支持他的案件。)
“Mathematical proofs require logical reasoning.”
(数学证明需要逻辑推理。)
❶
burden of proof — 法律术语,指在诉讼中提供证据以支持自己主张的责任。
“In court, the burden of proof lies with the prosecution.”
(在法庭上,举证责任由控方承担。)
proof positive — 指确凿无疑的证据,常用于强调某事物的真实性。
“The video was proof positive of his involvement.”
(这段视频确凿证明了他的参与。)