security
/sɪˈkjʊərəti/ · /səˈkjʊrəti/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #2649 in the learning path
安全；安全保障
Definitions
n. Protection against danger, crime, loss, or unwanted access
安全；安全保障
n. People or activities responsible for protecting a place
安保人员；保安工作
n. Freedom from worries about losing money, work, or essential support
稳定；保障
Example
We fitted stronger locks to improve our home security.
我们安装了更坚固的锁，以加强家中的安全防护。
Organisations must strengthen data security to protect personal information as more services move online.
随着更多服务转移到线上，各机构必须加强数据安全，以保护个人信息。
Collocations
- security measures
- data security
- job security
- security guard
Word family
- secure (adj.)
- secure (v.)
- securely (adv.)
- insecurity (n.)
Synonyms
- protection
- safety
Antonyms
- insecurity
Usage tip
security侧重防范威胁；safety更广指免受危险。
FAQ
- What does security mean?
- Protection against danger, crime, loss, or unwanted access People or activities responsible for protecting a place Freedom from worries about losing money, work, or essential support
- How is security pronounced?
- UK /sɪˈkjʊərəti/, US /səˈkjʊrəti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
