| 释义 |
ˈover-proof, a. (n.)
[over- 32.]
That is ‘above proof’; containing a larger proportion of alcohol than that contained in proof-spirit: see proof. Also fig. and ellipt. as n. = over-proof spirit.
1807T. Thomson Chem. II. 390 The strength of spirits stronger than proof, or over-proof as it is termed. 1840Dickens Barn. Rudge liv, Show us the best—the very best—the over-proof that you keep for your own drinking, Jack! 1906Daily Chron. 11 May 9/2 The appeal to the Government..asking them to prohibit the importation of over-proof spirits into British territory. 1967N. Marsh Death at Dolphin iv. 94 She really is..the original overproof femme fatale. 1973J. Wood North Beat x. 131 ‘Try a punch at the brew,’ the sergeant suggested. Collins tried a punch. He coughed..‘What is it—some of the overproof stuff?’ |
