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IELTS BNC: 1165 COCA: 1132

safety

safety /ˈseɪfti/ noun
plural safeties
safety
/ˈseɪfti/
noun
plural safeties
Learner's definition of SAFETY
[noncount] : freedom from harm or danger : the state of being safe安全;平安
often used before another noun常用于另一名词前
[noncount] : the state of not being dangerous or harmful安全性;无危险性
[noncount] : a place that is free from harm or danger : a safe place安全地带;安全处
[count] US : a device that prevents a gun from being fired accidentally(枪炮的)保险栓,保险机
called also safety catch
[count] American football
: a defensive player whose position is far back from the line of scrimmage(位置远离争球线的)安全卫
: a score of two points for the defensive team when an offensive player who has the ball is tackled behind his own team's goal line安全分,安防分(持球进攻队员在己方端线后被拦截,防守方得两分)
IELTS BNC: 1165 COCA: 1132

safety

1 of 2

noun

safe·​ty ˈsāf-tē How to pronounce safety (audio)
plural safeties
1
: the condition of being safe from undergoing or causing hurt, injury, or loss
2
: a device (as on a weapon or a machine) designed to prevent inadvertent or hazardous operation
3
a(1)
: a situation in football in which a member of the offensive team is tackled behind its own goal line that counts two points for the defensive team compare touchback
(2)
: a member of a defensive backfield in football who occupies the deepest position in order to receive a kick, defend against a forward pass, or stop a ballcarrier
b
: a billiard shot made with no attempt to score or so as to leave the balls in an unfavorable position for the opponent
c

safety

2 of 2

verb

safetied; safetying

transitive verb

: to protect against failure, breakage, or accident
safety a rifle

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Noun The changes were made in the interest of public safety. He made some suggestions about how to improve airline safety. I'm worried about the safety of the people who were left behind. We were reluctant to leave the relative safety of our hotel. She was only a mile from the safety of her home when the accident occurred. The car has been redesigned for improved safety. The toys are inspected for safety. They were led to safety by the rescuers. The injured hiker was finally able to reach safety. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Here's what to know, and how to talk to them School safety: Is my child safe at school? The Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2022 The [concentration levels] present with formaldehyde donor preservatives will not result in the same risk — the evidence overwhelmingly demonstrates safety. Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 15 Sep. 2022 California will be the first state to require online companies to put kids' safety first by barring them from profiling children or using personal information in ways that could harm children physically or mentally, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday. Don Thompson, ajc, 15 Sep. 2022 Congress held a series of hearings on social media’s impact on users and society and advanced a number of bills aimed at cracking down on problems ranging from privacy to child online safety to competition. Megan Mccluskey, Time, 14 Sep. 2022 Carmel champions their benefits to the environment and the ability to improve safety for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians, although a 2019 IndyStar story found crashes increased at some major intersections after roundabouts were installed. Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Sep. 2022 With the goal of improving player safety, the size of first, second, and third base will increase from the standard 15″ square to 18″ square. Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 13 Sep. 2022 Portland residents fear being assaulted or encountering people experiencing a mental health crisis while walking around town, according to a recent survey, but those Fox News spoke with had mixed opinions about safety in the city. Fox News, 13 Sep. 2022 Their goal: improving neighborhood safety, including by hiring their own private police officers. Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 12 Sep. 2022
Verb
That solution could be safety Kourt Williams III augmenting the linebacker play of Steele Chambers and Tommy Eichenberg. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 31 Aug. 2022 Stallions safety JoJo Tillery broke up Costello’s pass. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 3 July 2022 Maks is now back in Ukraine, where his orphanage's director has moved him to relatively safety in the country's west. Patrick Whittle, BostonGlobe.com, 21 May 2022 Or safety Bennett Williams or center Alex Forsyth (for the third straight game). John Canzano, oregonlive, 24 Oct. 2021 David published a great paper in Nature late last year showing that in mice Yamanaka gene therapy can safety reprogram the epigenome of the retina and restore vision in a mouse model of glaucoma. Alex Zhavoronkov, Forbes, 14 June 2021 Shouldn't safety technology have the opposite effect on falls? ➡ Join Pop Mech Pro to get exclusive home renovation advice from experts and step-by-step plans for DIY projects. Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 26 Apr. 2021 The team is reviewing options including a traditional indoor event at an area hotel or an outdoor event should safety protocols warrant. Anna Caplan, Dallas News, 2 Apr. 2021 Lawmakers put on gas masks and crawled under seats before officers whisked them to safety out the back door without a moment to spare. Michael Cabanatuan, SFChronicle.com, 13 Jan. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English saufte, from Anglo-French salveté, saufté, from salf safe

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of safety was in the 14th century
IELTS BNC: 1165 COCA: 1132
safety

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + SAFETY | SAFETY + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEadded, extra, greater, increased額外的安全性;更高的安全度The seat is bolted in place for added safety.座位用螺釘固定,以提高其安全性。comparative, reasonable, relative比較/還算/相對安全A blizzard forced the climbers back to the relative safety of their tents.暴風雪迫使登山者返回至相對安全的帳篷裏。complete, perfect絕對/十分安全Walkways allow visitors to enter the caves in perfect safety.步行道使遊客可以十分安全地進入洞穴。long-term, temporary長期的/短暫的安全child, passenger, patient, worker兒童/旅客/患者/員工安全The house will have to be rearranged with a view to child safety.這所房子必須從保障兒童安全的角度重新佈置。personal, physical, public個人/身體/公共安全fire, food, nuclear, etc.消防安全、食品安全、核安全等air, aviation, road, traffic, etc.航空、飛行、公路、交通等安全environmental, home, industrial, occupational, workplace環境/家居/行業/職業/工作場所安全an organization for psychologists and other researchers in occupational safety and health由心理學家和職業安全與健康研究人員組成的機構firearm, gun武器/槍支安全VERB + SAFETYassure, ensure, guarantee確保安全;保證安全enhance, improve, increase加強/改善/提高安全性compromise, endanger, jeopardize, risk, threaten犧牲/危害/損害/危及/威脅安全fear for擔心安全Police fear for the safety of the missing children.警方為失踪兒童的安全擔憂。We fear for their safety.我們擔心他們的安全。find, get to, make it to, reach找到安全感;到達安全的地方They thought they would never reach safety.他們以為永遠無法轉危為安了。leave離開安全的地方What made her leave the safety of her apartment?是什麼讓她離開安全的公寓的?SAFETY + NOUNtips安全小貼士controls, improvements, limits, measures, precautions, procedures, provisions安全管制/改進/限制/措施/預防措施/程序/規定codes, guidelines, laws, legislation, levels, policy, recommendations, regulations, requirements, rules, standards安全行為規範/指導原則/法規/立法/級別/政策/建議/條例/要求/規章/標準a violation of safety codes違反安全規程的行為New safety legislation will be introduced next year.新的安全法將於明年開始實施。violation (NAmE) 違反安全規定的行為hazard, risk安全隱患/風險check, inspection安全檢查inspector, officer, official安全檢查員;安全員The plan was rejected by the safety inspectors.該方案被安全檢查員否決了。record安全記錄concerns, considerations, implications, issues, matters安全方面的擔心;安全方面的考慮;安全影響;安全問題;安全事務aspect, factor安全因素awareness安全意識a safety-awareness campaign安全意識宣傳活動campaign, initiative, training安全運動/倡議/訓練belt, equipment, features, glasses, goggles, harness, helmet, rope安全帶;安全設備;安全設施;防護鏡;安全吊索;安全頭盔;安全繩The car has many safety features, including anti-skid braking.這款車配有許多安全防護裝置,包括防滑制動器。catch, device, valve保險栓;安全裝置;安全閥barrier, curtain, net (often figurative) 安全屏障;防火簾/安全幕;安全網/安全保障A national insurance system provides a safety net for the very poor.國家保險體系為最貧困者提供保障。glass, pin, razor, seat安全玻璃/別針/剃刀/座椅PREPOSITIONfor safety為了安全The stairs are fitted with a handrail for safety.為保證安全,樓梯上裝了扶手。for your own safety為了人身安全The police gave him protection for his own safety.警方為他提供了人身安全保護。in safety安全地The people want to be able to walk the streets in safety.人們希望能夠保障街頭行路安全。to safety到達安全地帶We managed to run to safety before the building collapsed.我們在大樓坍塌之前設法跑到了安全地帶。safety of⋯的安全地點She finally made it to the safety of her room.她終於回到了自己的房間這個安全的地方。PHRASESfor safety reasons出於安全原因The building was evacuated for safety reasons.出於安全原因疏散了整座大樓中的人員。health and safety健康與安全The company was fined by the health and safety inspectors.這家公司被衞生安全監察員罰了款。on safety grounds以安全為理由The playground was closed down on safety grounds.操場因安全問題被關閉了。a place of safety安全的地方The refugees finally reached a place of safety.難民終於抵達安全地點。safety first安全第一When operating machinery, remember: safety first.操作機器時切記:安全第一。

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