secure
/sɪˈkjʊə/ · /sɪˈkjʊr/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #5009 in the learning path
安全的；稳固的
Definitions
adj. Protected from danger, or firmly fixed in place.
安全的；稳固的
v. To successfully obtain something important.
获得；争取到
v. To fasten something firmly or protect it from harm.
固定；使安全
Example
Check that the ladder is secure before climbing up.
爬上去之前，检查梯子是否稳固。
Governments should ensure that citizens have secure access to clean water during periods of drought.
政府应确保公民在干旱期间能可靠地获得清洁用水。
Collocations
- secure a job
- secure funding
- feel secure
- secure firmly
Word family
- security (n.)
- securely (adv.)
- insecure (adj.)
Synonyms
- safe
Antonyms
- insecure
Usage tip
secure可作形容词，也可作及物动词表示争取到。
FAQ
- What does secure mean?
- Protected from danger, or firmly fixed in place. To successfully obtain something important. To fasten something firmly or protect it from harm.
- How is secure pronounced?
- UK /sɪˈkjʊə/, US /sɪˈkjʊr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
