secure
柯林斯词典
1. V-T If you secure something that you want or need, you obtain it, often after a lot of effort. 争取到[正式]
Federal leaders continued their efforts to secure a ceasefire. 联邦政府的领导人们继续他们争取停火的努力。
2. V-T If you secure a place, you make it safe from harm or attack. 使 (某地) 免遭伤害或攻击[正式]
Staff withdrew from the main part of the prison but secured the perimeter. 工作人员从监狱的主体区域撤了出来,但封锁了监狱四周。
3. ADJ A secure place is tightly locked or well protected, so that people cannot enter it or leave it. 锁牢了的; 严密保护的
We'll make sure our home is as secure as possible from now on. 我们将从现在起确保我们的家尽可能安全。
4. securelyADV 锁牢了地; 严密保护地
He locked the heavy door securely and kept the key in his pocket. 他锁牢了那扇重门把钥匙放在了他的口袋里。
5. V-T If you secure an object, you fasten it firmly to another object. 缚牢
He helped her close the cases up, and then he secured the canvas straps as tight as they would go. 他帮她关上箱子,然后他又把帆布带尽可能缚紧。
6. ADJ If an object is secure, it is fixed firmly in position. 牢固的
Check that joints are secure and the wood is sound. 检查接头是否牢固,木头是否完好。
7. securelyADV 牢固地[ADV with v]
Ensure that the frame is securely fixed to the ground with bolts. 确保框架用螺栓牢牢地固定在地面上。
8. ADJ If you describe something such as a job as secure, it is certain not to change or end. (工作等) 稳定的
...demands for secure wages and employment. …对稳定的工资和就业的要求。
Senior citizens long for a more predictable and secure future. 老年人渴望一个更可预知、更稳定的未来。
9. ADJ A secure base or foundation is strong and reliable. 坚实的 (基础)
He was determined to give his family a secure and solid base. 他决心为他的家庭打下一个坚实牢固的基础。
10. ADJ If you feel secure, you feel safe and happy and are not worried about life. (感觉) 安全的
She felt secure and protected when she was with him. 她和他在一起的时候感到很安全。
11. V-T If a loan is secured, the person who lends the money may take property such as a house from the person who borrows the money if they fail to repay it. 以…作抵押[商业] [usu passive]
The loan is secured against your home. 这笔贷款以你的房屋作抵押。
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secure /sɪˈkjʊə/ (securing,secured,secures)
剑桥词典
- We've done everything we can to make the house as secure as possible .
- She lives in a secure compound with both sons .
- She's just left a secure job to start up her own company .
- I left my car in a secure car park .
- At the age of 14 he was placed in secure accommodation .
- Care was taken to secure the crash site as a crime scene to preserve evidence .
- It's less easy to secure an area that is away from public view .
- Strenuous efforts were made to secure the area before the Prince's arrival .
- We must, as a matter of priority , secure the building in the light of recent developments .
- He was hoping to raise enough cash to secure his family's future .
secure adjective (FIXED)
positioned or fixed firmly and correctly and therefore not likely to move , fall , or break牢靠的;牢固的
That ladder doesn't look very secure to me. 那梯子我看不太稳固。
Check that all windows and doors are secure. 检查一下,看门窗是否都关严了。
A secure place is one that it is difficult to get out of or escape from
(地方)守卫森严的,插翅难逃的
He killed the man just a month after his release from a secure mental hospital . 他离开戒备森严的精神病院才1个月就杀了那个人。
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secure adjective (PROTECTED)
likely to continue and not fail or be lost
可靠的;牢靠的;稳固的
Her promotion has made her position in the company more secure. 她的升职使她在公司的地位更加稳固。
The museum has been promised $22 million by the government , so its future is relatively secure. 政府许诺向博物馆拨款2200万美元,因此该博物馆的未来相对无忧。
(especially of objects , situations , etc.) able to avoid being harmed by any risk , danger , or threat
(尤指物品、境况等)安全的
Car manufacturers ought to produce vehicles that are more secure against theft . 汽车制造商应该生产出防盗性能更佳的汽车。
Endangered species need to be kept secure from poachers . 应该保护濒危物种不被偷猎。
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secure adjective (CONFIDENT)
not doubting or being worried about yourself and your personal relationships无忧无虑的;安心的
Children need to feel secure in order to do well at school . 孩子们需要感到安心才能在学校中学习好。 返回 secure