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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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