
secure
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。)
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。)
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。)