security

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security /sɪˈkjɚrəti/ noun

plural securities

security

/sɪˈkjɚrəti/

noun

plural securities

Learner's definition of SECURITY

[noncount]

a : the state of being protected or safe from harm安全；平安

— often used before another noun常用于另一名词前

b : things done to make people or places safe保安；治安措施

The college failed to provide adequate security on campus after dark.这所大学校园夜间的安保措施不够到位。
increased security at airports加强机场的安保
There was a lapse in security and the inmates escaped.由于安保存在漏洞，关着的人逃走了。

c : the area in a place (such as an airport) where people are checked to make sure they are not carrying weapons or other illegal materials安检处

d : the part of a company or other organization that provides protection for workers, equipment, etc.保安部门

[noncount] : the state of being closely watched or guarded密切注视；严密保护

[noncount] : the state of being free from anxiety or worry : the state of being or feeling secure无忧无虑；有保障

financial security财政有保障
She is concerned about job security. [=about the possibility of losing her job]她担心失业。
I like the security of knowing there will be someone there to help me when I need help.知道在需要帮助的时候肯定有人帮我，我觉得很踏实。
Growing up in a close family gave her a sense of security.在一个关系亲密的家庭中长大，她有种安全感。

[count]

a : something given as proof of a promise to make a payment later保证金；抵押品

b : a document showing that someone owns or has invested in a company, organization, etc.证券；债券

— see also social security