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secure

UK //sɪˈkjʊə(r)//US //səˈkjʊr//

词源

源自拉丁语 'securus',由 'se-'(无)和 'cura'(关心)组成,意为“无需担忧”。

adjective

❶ 安全的,稳固的。指某物或状态不容易受到威胁或破坏,让人感到放心。

“Make sure the ladder is secure before climbing.”

(爬梯子前要确保它稳固。)

“The house has a secure lock system.”

(这栋房子装有安全的锁具系统。)

❶ 确定的,有保障的。指某事物不会轻易改变或失去,具有可靠性。

“He has a secure income from his investments.”

(他的投资带来了稳定的收入。)

“The team is in a secure lead in the competition.”

(这支队伍在比赛中遥遥领先。)

同义词:safe, stable, protected, firm, guaranteed

verb

❶ 固定,使安全。指采取措施使某物不易移动或受到威胁。

“Secure the rope tightly to the post.”

(把绳子牢牢地固定在柱子上。)

“The police secured the area after the incident.”

(事件发生后,警方封锁了该区域。)

❶ 获得,确保。指通过努力或谈判得到某物或某种状态。

“They secured a loan from the bank.”

(他们从银行获得了贷款。)

“The team secured a victory in the final minutes.”

(球队在最后几分钟确保了胜利。)

同义词:fasten, obtain, acquire, achieve, guarantee

常见短语

secure against — 防止,保护某物不受某种威胁或伤害。

“The vaccine helps secure against the disease.”

(疫苗有助于预防这种疾病。)

feel secure — 感到安全或放心,通常指心理上的安全感。

“She feels secure when her family is around.”

(家人在身边时,她感到安心。)