1 secure /sɪˈkjɚ/ adjective securer; securest
securer; securest
Learner's definition of SECURE
[or more secure; most secure]
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a : protected from danger or harm安全的;受到保护的 -
We need to make our network more secure against attacks by hackers.我们要让网络变得更安全,不受黑客袭击。
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The children were safe and secure in their beds.孩子们在自己的床上很安全。
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A safe is provided to keep your valuables secure from potential thieves.有保险箱保护您的贵重物品,以防被盗。
b : providing protection from danger or harm提供保护的 c : guarded so that no one can enter or leave without approval有安保的;没有允许不得出入的 2
: feeling safe and free from worries or doubt : confident自信的;安心的 -
I'm feeling secure about my place in the company.我认为自己在公司地位很稳固。
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I was secure in the belief/knowledge that I had done all I could. [=I felt confident because I believed/knew that I had done all I could]我深知自己已经尽力了。
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They are financially secure. [=they have enough money to live on; they do not have to worry about money]他们不用担心金钱方面的问题。
— opposite insecure 3
a : firmly attached牢固的;紧密的 b : in a firm position that prevents unwanted movement稳固的 -
a secure grip紧握
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secure footing稳固的基础
c : not in danger of being lost or taken away有把握的 -
The company has established a secure foothold in the market.公司已经在市场上建立了牢固的地位。
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He believes his job is secure.他认为自己的工作很稳当。
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a secure investment放心的投资
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They didn't begin to celebrate until they knew their victory was secure.直到确信胜利在握,他们才开始庆祝。
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: known only to certain people秘密的 2 secure /sɪˈkjɚ/ verb
secures; secured; securing
secures; secured; securing
Learner's definition of SECURE
[+ object] somewhat formal
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a : to make (something) safe by guarding or protecting it保护 b : to put (something) in a place or position so that it will not move确保稳固 -
Secure your belongings under the seat.把随身物品在座位底下放好。
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secure a child safety seat装好孩子的安全座椅
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The metal rod is secured (in place) with a pin.金属棒已用钉子固定好。
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The seat is secured to the base by three screws.座位已经用三颗螺丝钉固定在底座上。
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: to make (something) certain确保;保证 3
: to guarantee that (an amount owed) will be paid usually by offering your property if you cannot pay抵押担保 4
: to get (something) by using effort : obtain努力得到;争取到 -
We secured permission to visit the school.我们争取到了参观校园的许可。
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I secured a place in the final round.在最后一轮中,我争取到了一个名额。
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He secured a position with the insurance company.他争取到了保险公司的一个职位。
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He secured her release.他努力争取,使她获释。