waterproof
waterproof — adjective
1. made so that water cannot pass into or damage something; designed to stay dry ev
made so that water cannot pass into or damage something; designed to stay dry even when in contact with rain or liquid.
Amihan wore a waterproof jacket during the heavy rain in Taipei.
attributive use: waterproof + jacket
The screen on Kevin's phone is waterproof, so he can use it near water.
predicative use: is + waterproof
Make sure your tent is waterproof before you go camping in the mountains.
These hiking boots are fully waterproof and keep your feet dry on muddy trails.
Bao packed his camera in a waterproof bag for the boat trip.
- water-resistant
weaker meaning — can resist water for a short time but not fully block it
- water-repellent
coated to make water run off, but not guaranteed completely dry
- impermeable
formal term; blocks all liquids, not just water
文法句型
waterproof + noun
be + waterproof
用法筆記
Cannot be used with 'more' or 'most' — something is either waterproof or it is not; there are no comparison degrees for this adjective in its literal sense.
常見錯誤
waterproof — noun
1. a piece of clothing, especially a coat or jacket, made from a material that keep
a piece of clothing, especially a coat or jacket, made from a material that keeps rain from reaching the body of the person wearing it.
Imran forgot his waterproof and got completely wet on the way to work.
singular: a waterproof
Rania bought a new waterproof for her hiking trip in Yushan National Park.
The children wore their waterproofs to play outside in the rain.
Joaquín keeps a waterproof in his car in case the weather suddenly changes.
文法句型
a waterproof
waterproofs (plural)
用法筆記
Common in British English to refer to a raincoat or similar garment. 'Waterproof' as a noun is less commonly used in American English, where 'raincoat' is preferred.
常見錯誤
2. a type of cloth or sheet material that is treated or manufactured to stop water
a type of cloth or sheet material that is treated or manufactured to stop water from soaking or passing through it.
The tent is sewn from a special waterproof that blocks all rain.
countable use: a special waterproof (a type of material)
The factory uses a lightweight waterproof to make outdoor furniture covers.
Daichi tested several types of waterproof for strength and flexibility.
This bag is made of a waterproof that lasts for many years of heavy use.
- waterproof fabric
fuller form; less ambiguous than 'waterproof' alone
- tarpaulin
heavy-duty waterproof sheet for outdoor covering
文法句型
made of waterproof
a lightweight waterproof
用法筆記
When uncountable, refers to the material category. When countable (as in 'a waterproof' or 'several water proofs'), refers to a specific type or brand of waterproof material. Distinguish from noun sense 1, where 'a waterproof' means a garment.
waterproof — verb
1. to treat an object by applying a layer that stops water from passing into it or
to treat an object by applying a layer that stops water from passing into it or harming it.
Theo waterproofed his old boots with a special spray from the outdoor shop.
active: person + waterproofed + object
You should waterproof the wooden fence before winter arrives.
The roof was waterproofed last year and has not leaked since then.
Léa waterproofed her canvas backpack so she could use it in the rain.
文法句型
waterproof + noun
be waterproofed
用法筆記
Often used in the passive voice (something is waterproofed). The agent performing the action is frequently a professional (builders, manufacturers) or the person using a treatment product.