新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

safety

英  [ˈseɪfti]
    

[ADJ, NOUN]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1(特性或措施)安全的

    Safety features or measures are intended to make something less dangerous.

    双语例句

    例:

    The built-in safety device compensates for a fall in water pressure.

    这个内置的安全装置在水压下降时可以提供保护。

    NOUN. 名词
  • 1[U 不可数名词] 安全 , 平安

    Safety is the state of being safe from harm or danger.

    双语例句

    例:

    The report goes on to make a number of recommendations to improve safety on aircraft.

    该报告接着提出了几点改善飞机安全性能的建议。

    2[U 不可数名词] 安全场所

    If you reach safety, you reach a place where you are safe from danger.

    双语例句

    例:

    He stumbled through smoke and fumes to pull her to safety.

    他跌跌撞撞地穿过重重烟雾,把她拖到了安全的地方。

    例:

    People scurried for safety as the firing started.

    人们在交火开始时急忙跑向安全地带。

    3[SING 单数型名词] 安全性

    If you are concerned about the safety of something, you are concerned that it might be harmful or dangerous.

    双语例句

    例:

    Consumers are showing growing concern about the safety of the food they buy.

    消费者越来越关注所购食品的安全性。

    4[SING 单数型名词] 安危

    If you are concerned for someone's safety, you are concerned that they might be in danger.

    双语例句

    例:

    There is grave concern for the safety of witnesses.

    证人们的安危受到极大的关注。