living proof en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic, uncountable) A real-life person or thing which demonstrates the validity of a hypothesis.
Taiwan is not only a beacon of democracy, but also living proof that control of an emerging virus can be achieved through science, technology, and democratic governance. No draconian autocratic measures are required.
2020, Christine Chiou, “How Taiwan Battles the Coronavirus”, in The Diplomat:His story is living proof that anyone who puts in a good amount of hard work can find success.
Translations (6)
cmn 活生生的證據 /活生生的证据 (real-life person or thing which demonstrates the validity of a hypothesis) · hu élő példa (real-life person or thing which demonstrates the validity of a hypothesis) · cmn "活生生的证据" (real-life person or thing which demonstrates the validity of a hypothesis) · fr preuve vivante (real-life person or thing which demonstrates the validity of a hypothesis) · es ejemplo vivo (real-life person or thing which demonstrates the validity of a hypothesis) · fi elävä todiste (real-life person or thing which demonstrates the validity of a hypothesis)