新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

secure

英  [sɪˈkjʊə]
    

[ADJ, VERB]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1锁牢了的 , 严密保护的

    A secure place is tightly locked or well protected, so that people cannot enter it or leave it.

    近义词

    safe , guarded , protected

    双语例句

    例:

    We'll make sure our home is as secure as possible from now on.

    从现在起,我们要确保我们的家尽可能安全。

    例:

    The building has secure undercover parking for 27 vehicles.

    这栋楼下有一个安全的室内停车场,可停27辆车。

    2牢固的

    If an object is secure, it is fixed firmly in position.

    双语例句

    例:

    Check that joints are secure and the wood is sound.

    检查接头是否牢固,木头是否完好。

    3(工作等)稳定的

    If you describe something such as a job as secure, it is certain not to change or end.

    双语例句

    例:

    demands for secure wages and employment.

    对稳定的工资和就业的要求。

    例:

    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。

    4(基础)坚实的

    A secure base or foundation is strong and reliable.

    双语例句

    例:

    He was determined to give his family a secure and solid base.

    他决心给家人一个坚实牢固的生活基础。

    5(感觉)安全的

    If you feel secure, you feel safe and happy and are not worried about life.

    双语例句

    例:

    She felt secure and protected when she was with him.

    她和他在一起的时候感到很安全。

    VERB. 动词
  • secures , securing , secured

    1[T 及物动词] 争取到

    If you secure something that you want or need, you obtain it, often after a lot of effort.

    近义词

    obtain

    双语例句

    例:

    Federal leaders continued their efforts to secure a ceasefire.

    联邦政府的领导人继续争取促成停火协议。

    例:

    Graham's achievements helped secure him the job.

    出色的业绩使格雷厄姆得到了这份工作。

    2[T 及物动词] 使(某地)免遭伤害或攻击

    If you secure a place, you make it safe from harm or attack.

    双语例句

    例:

    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,但监狱四周仍派人守卫。

    3[T 及物动词] 缚牢

    If you secure an object, you fasten it firmly to another object.

    双语例句

    例:

    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,然后又把帆布带尽量系紧。

    4[T 及物动词] 以…作抵押

    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.

    双语例句

    例:

    The loan is secured against your home.

    这笔贷款以你的房屋作抵押。

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