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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++wa·ter·proof1 /ˈwɔːtəpruːf $ ˈwɒːtər-, ˈwɑː-/ adjective  WATERnot allowing water to enter 防水的,不透水的 a waterproof jacket 防水上衣 waterproof adhesive 防水黏合剂 Rub the wax in to make the shoe waterproof. 在鞋子上抹点蜡使其防水。waterproof verb [transitive] Plastic sheeting was used to waterproof the shed. 用了塑料板以防棚子进水。waterproofed adjective [only before noun] a waterproofed sack 不透水的袋子
Examples from the Corpus
waterproofThe Gore-tex fabric manages to be completely waterproof, and yet allows body moisture to escape.A warm, waterproof jacket is the first thing you need for mountain walking.a waterproof tenta waterproof watchmake ... waterproofPU-coated leather: a cheaper, lightweight leather which is given a polyurethane coating to make it more waterproof.Should I coat the brickwork and mortar to make them waterproof?Gore-Tex: microporous membrane, glued to various fabrics making them waterproof and breathable.The sturdy frame has a special protection to make it waterproof and the cushions are covered in a charming songbird design fabric.The bike was sealed to make it waterproof and tracks were laid down under the water for it.Then make it waterproof by sealing all the internal corners with a bead of silicone sealer, spread with a wet thumb.A strong board with notices covered with cling film to make them waterproof catch people's attention.Flashing is a plastic or rubber sheeting material that makes a waterproof layer between certain surfaces in the wall.
Related topics: Clothes
waterproof2 noun [countable usually plural]  DCCWATERa jacket or coat that does not allow rain and water through it 防水衣物;雨衣waterproofs (=a waterproof jacket and trousers) 雨衣裤
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waterproofAs a waterproof it was next to useless.She began to reproach her husband for his carelessness: Why did he insist on going out without his waterproof?
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waterproof
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waterproof1 /ˈwɔːtəpruːf $ ˈwɒːtər-, ˈwɑː-/ adjective
not allowing water to enter:
    a waterproof jacket
    waterproof adhesive
    Rub the wax in to make the shoe waterproof.
—waterproof verb [transitive]:
    Plastic sheeting was used to waterproof the shed.
—waterproofed adjective [only before noun]:
    a waterproofed sack

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waterproof2 noun [countable usually plural]

a jacket or coat that does not allow rain and water through it
    waterproofs (=a waterproof jacket and trousers)


water·proofBrE /ˈwɔːtəpruːf/ 🔊NAmE /ˈwɔːtərpruːf/ 🔊, /ˈwɑːtərpruːf/ 🔊 adjectivethat does not let water through or that cannot be damaged by water 不透水的;防水的;耐水的waterproof clothing防水衣a waterproof camera防水照相机
water·proofBrE /ˈwɔːtəpruːf/ 🔊NAmE /ˈwɔːtərpruːf/ 🔊, /ˈwɑːtərpruːf/ 🔊 noun [usually plural] a piece of clothing made from material that does not let water through 防水衣物;雨衣You'll need waterproofs (= a waterproof jacket and trousers/pants).你会用得着雨衣裤的。
water·proofBrE /ˈwɔːtəpruːf/ 🔊NAmE /ˈwɔːtərpruːf/ 🔊, /ˈwɑːtərpruːf/ 🔊 verbpresent simple - I / you / we / they waterproof BrE /ˈwɔːtəpruːf/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈwɔːtərpruːf/ 🔊, /ˈwɑːtərpruːf/ 🔊present simple - he / she / it waterproofs BrE /ˈwɔːtəpruːfs/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈwɔːtərpruːfs/ 🔊, /ˈwɑːtərpruːfs/ 🔊past simple waterproofed BrE /ˈwɔːtəpruːft/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈwɔːtərpruːft/ 🔊, /ˈwɑːtərpruːft/ 🔊past participle waterproofed BrE /ˈwɔːtəpruːft/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈwɔːtərpruːft/ 🔊, /ˈwɑːtərpruːft/ 🔊 -ing form waterproofing BrE /ˈwɔːtəpruːfɪŋ/ 🔊 NAmE /ˈwɔːtərpruːfɪŋ/ 🔊, /ˈwɑːtərpruːfɪŋ/ 🔊~ sth to make sth waterproof 使不透水;使防水