| 单词 | secure |
| 释义 | secure (sɪkjʊəʳ ) Word forms: secures , securing , secured 1. verb If you secure something that you want or need, you obtain it, often after a lot of effort. [formal] Federal leaders continued their efforts to secure a ceasefire. [VERB noun] Graham's achievements helped secure him the job. [VERB noun noun] Synonyms: obtain, get, acquire, land [informal] 2. verb If you secure a place, you make it safe from harm or attack. [formal] Staff withdrew from the main part of the prison but secured the perimeter. [VERB noun] The shed was secured by a hasp and staple fastener. [VERB noun] 3. adjective B2 A secure place is tightly locked or well protected, so that people cannot enter it or leave it. We shall make sure our home is as secure as possible from now on. Synonyms: safe, protected, shielded, sheltered securely adverb [usually ADVERB with verb] B2 He locked the heavy door securely and kept the key in his pocket. ...territory once securely under the control of the rebels. 4. verb If you secure an object, you fasten it firmly to another object. He helped her close the cases up, and then he secured the canvas straps. [VERB noun] The frames are secured by horizontal rails to the back wall. [VERB noun] Synonyms: attach, stick, fix, bind 5. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] B2 If an object is secure, it is fixed firmly in position. Check joints are secure and the wood is sound. Shelves are only as secure as their fixings. Synonyms: fast, firm, fixed, tight securely adverb [ADVERB with verb] B2 Ensure that the frame is securely fixed to the ground with bolts. Builders must fasten down roofs of newly-built homes more securely. 6. adjective B2 If you describe something such as a job as secure, it is certain not to change or end. ...trade union demands for secure wages and employment. ...the failure of financial institutions once thought to be secure. Synonyms: reliable, definite, solid, absolute 7. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] B2 A secure base or foundation is strong and reliable. He was determined to give his family a secure and solid base. Synonyms: protected, safe, guarded, sheltered 8. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] B2 If you feel secure, you feel safe and happy and are not worried about life. She felt secure and protected when she was with him. The government must feel secure before it makes the concessions needed for peace. Synonyms: confident, relaxed, sure, easy 9. verb [usually passive] If a loan is secured, the person who lends the money may take property such as a house from the person who borrows the money if they fail to repay it. [business] The loan is secured against your home. [be VERB-ed adverb/preposition] His main task is to raise enough finance to repay secured loans. [VERB-ed] Synonyms: guarantee, protect, insure, ensure Collocations: relatively secure But even among those who are relatively secure, caution has replaced optimism. Times, Sunday Times I'm free-standing, relatively secure in my core strength and my knees. Times, Sunday Times As home-run businesses go, nurseries are considered relatively secure. Times, Sunday Times Teachers' wages are also relatively secure as a result of three-year deals. Times, Sunday Times This sort of yield, relatively secure because of that clear rate of return, has been attractive to retail investors. Times, Sunday Times Minor authors may secure some place in the afterlife for being friends with peers of greater renown. The Times Literary Supplement If selected, you will need to pay a deposit of 275 to secure your place. The Sun The four heat winners battle to secure a place in the semi-finals. The Sun Luck and talent secure your place on a team. The Sun One more try could secure a place on a training course. The Sun It will be fascinating to watch ' 'the possibles' go to battle with 'theprobables' in the coming months in a bid to secure a spot. The Sun They are still dark horses, though that may change if they secure their spot in the quarter-finals. Times, Sunday Times With this collaboration, they'd be sure to secure a spot on it next year, too. The Sun Now they can secure their spot in the knockout round with victory in the return game in three weeks' time. The Sun His living tomb would be big enough for 149 other people to join him, providing each was willing to pay €50,000 up front now to secure their spot. Times, Sunday Times What economic value should we put on a secure supply? Times, Sunday Times Looking to secure a supply of raw materials for his new plant, he went on the hunt for a plant that could produce direct-reduced iron. Times, Sunday Times We also need to reconstruct our energy market to reward investment in all forms of clean energy while guaranteeing a secure supply. Times, Sunday Times This will adapt them to renewables and move towards a 'smart grid', integrating producers, suppliers and users to provide a sustainable, efficient and secure supply. Times, Sunday Times It's the lifeblood of the rural economy, the only guarantee we have that our grandchildren will enjoy a secure supply of healthy food. Times, Sunday Times He took 2/54 in the second innings but was unable to finish off the hosts and secure a victory. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Wood scored a 34 (2) over the final nine holes to secure the victory. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The defense continued to come up with stops in the 4th quarter which allowed the offense to continue to build on its lead and secure the victory. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They are just delighted to have secured a victory in their opening match of an event they have never won in 16 previous attempts. The Sun Evidence, say observers, of mounting concerns that he may not have done enough to secure the vote. Times, Sunday Times As the payment was to secure the vote it would have been improper, no matter whether it went to the individual or their federation. Times, Sunday Times Later saying it would help to secure a vote on the proposed amendments. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A candidate for election would be expected to offer concessions of land or money to the electors in order to secure their vote. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The first wave had secured the vote and begun the process of legal equality. Times, Sunday Times To feel confident when you leave home you need a secure base to come back to. Times, Sunday Times It gives them the secure base they need and it's the best place for learning about life. Times, Sunday Times There's a strong and secure base to your emotions, and this helps you speak words no one else dares or cares to say - both at home and at work. The Sun They were also exposed to the routine ordeal of perilous journeys to and from their family homes in civilian areas, while their employers stayed in a secure base. Times, Sunday Times It was such a secure base. Times, Sunday Times In an ageing society, young adults face working for longer and with less secure income when they eventually retire. Times, Sunday Times Not necessarily with your whole fund, but just enough to guarantee a secure income. Times, Sunday Times It has a £27 billion portfolio of investments, which it uses to secure income to invest in research. Times,Sunday Times Second, work out if you have enough secure income to cover basic living expenses. Times, Sunday Times Office blocks, warehouses and shopping centres offer a secure income stream and capital growth if the value of the properties rises. Times, Sunday Times The spending regulator said that the projects 'may provide higher returns than needed to secure investment', unnecessarily pushing up costs for consumers. Times, Sunday Times The appointment of administrators comes after abortive attempts by the founding family to secure investment to bolster its battered balance sheet. Times, Sunday Times We have called for reforms to the energy market to bring forward much-needed low-carbon, secure investment. Times, Sunday Times Next week: part 2 tells you how to secure investment. Times, Sunday Times But the best non-execs also bring years of commercial experience, sound judgment and a wide network of contacts to help entrepreneurs shape strategy, secure investment and boost sales. Times, Sunday Times It works via a secure server for anonymity. The Sun All your records are encrypted and stored on a secure server. Times, Sunday Times Data and recordings of verbatim comments are saved and compiled on a secure server. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They are then able to access the data remotely, perform analyses on the data, and work collaboratively with others, all within the confines of a secure server. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This information will be held on special secure servers and a budget of 1.5 million has been allocated to the project. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A very secure site; and it has useful tips for first dates. Times, Sunday Times A secure site carries the prefix 'https' and a small padlock should appear in the address bar of your browser. Times, Sunday Times Experts say users should ensure they are visiting a secure site and check details carefully. Times, Sunday Times The remains were removed to a secret secure site. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 On payment pages, the address should start 'https' not 'http', with a 'lock' symbol on secure sites. The Sun The money, which was seized from criminals, was taken from a 'secure storage area'. The Sun Rising broadband use means booming demand for secure storage of electronic data. Times, Sunday Times More secure storage will be demanded after papers appeared online. The Sun Instead, find a secure storage place for them in the hallway. Times, Sunday Times The companies catering to this market have offices rather than shops, provide valuations from specialists and arrange secure storage. Times, Sunday Times Forward-thinking and popular within the game, but his failure to secure support from his own confederation remains a big concern. Times, Sunday Times Without it ministers would be forced to secure support on a vote-by-vote basis. Times, Sunday Times One should not underestimate the diplomatic efforts needed to secure support and data contributions from these organizations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 During her short reign, to secure support for her rule, she ennobled many families. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Their task: brainstorm ideas to win back hearts and minds, securing support ahead of the next charter renewal in 2027. Times,Sunday Times Most players would willingly take a pay deferral to support colleagues and secure the survival of lower league clubs in danger of going into liquidation. The Sun Big-money sponsors risk seeing the publishing world as 'over-populated' with literary prizes, an industry expert has warned, as three prominent book awards seek new funding to secure their survival. Times, Sunday Times He did this in order to secure the survival of the church. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Many zoos take part in breeding programs which help to secure the survival of this species. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Put them into a muslin bouquet garni bag with the rosemary and sage, and secure tightly. Times, Sunday Times Put the rosemary, vanilla bean and seeds, cinnamon stick, peppercorns and citrus zests into a muslin bouquet garni bag and secure tightly. Times, Sunday Times Cover the basin with baking parchment and foil, secured tightly with string. Times, Sunday Times The cuffs had two buttons so that they could be secured tightly around a wearer's wrist. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The process usually involves lying face down on a table, with the lower extremities secured tightly with straps to the table. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 安全的, 争取到 Japanese: 安全な, 確保する |
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