新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

safety

英 [ˈseɪfti]

[ADJ, NOUN]

词汇频率：

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。

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