| 单词 | security |
| 释义 | security (sɪkjʊərɪti ) Word forms: securities 1. uncountable noun [oft NOUN noun] B1 Security refers to all the measures that are taken to protect a place, or to ensure that only people with permission enter it or leave it. They are now under a great deal of pressure to tighten their airport security. Strict security measures are in force in the capital. ...a top security jail. Synonyms: precautions, defence, safeguards, guards 2. uncountable noun A feeling of security is a feeling of being safe and free from worry. He loves the security of a happy home life. [+ of] If an alarm gives you that feeling of security, then it's worth carrying. a false sense of security phrase If something gives you a false sense of security, it makes you believe that you are safe when you are not. Wearing helmets gave cyclists a false sense of security and encouraged them to take risks. 3. uncountable noun If something is security for a loan, you promise to give that thing to the person who lends you money, if you fail to pay the money back. [business] The central bank will provide special loans, and the banks will pledge the land as security. Synonyms: pledge, insurance, guarantee, backing 4. plural noun Securities are stocks, shares, bonds, or other certificates that you buy in order to earn regular interest from them or to sell them later for a profit. [business] National banks can package their own mortgages and underwrite them as securities. ...U.S. government securities and bonds. 5. See also social security Idioms: a security blanket something that provides someone with a feeling of safety and comfort when they are in a situation which worries them or makes them nervous To small children, teachers are security blankets – loved, respected, trusted. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: additional security There were squads of more British soldiers to the north and south providing additional security. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Up to 13,500 military personnel were deployed to provide additional security for the Olympic Games. Times, Sunday Times (2011) There is the additional security of the emergency alarm system if there's a problem. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The man breached airport security and boarded an empty plane. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Surely it is up to the airport security and airline cabin staff to make sure you're on the right flight? The Sun (2014) You can take an empty water bottle through airport security. The Sun (2015) Assuring security of global energy markets will require coordination on an international and a national basis among companies and governments. Times, Sunday Times He even dealt amiably with a stage invader, assuring security that 'he's kind, he's all right'. Times, Sunday Times A separate interim regional committee tasked with assuring security was also set up. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Border security should be increased at airports and ports. The Sun (2016) Many have called for an increase in border security. Christianity Today (2000) Border security and restrictive immigration laws are top political issues. Christianity Today (2000) He said: 'I'm not going to do anything to endanger security at home or abroad.' The Sun (2013) An MP endangering national security would be a disgrace. Times, Sunday Times (2008) They should do this fearlessly, taking care only not to endanger the security of the nation. Times, Sunday Times (2008) She believed that technology would provide a green solution to global warming and energy security. Times, Sunday Times (2011) They are improving energy security through the construction of storage facilities. Times, Sunday Times (2007) They lack the military capability and the political will to undertake any ambitious energy security agenda. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Every country has the right to ensure the security of its people. Times, Sunday Times (2010) At least he can ensure security and run this country without infringing our personal freedoms. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The lockdown involves searching and securing the venues to ensure the tightest security in advance of the games. Times, Sunday Times (2012) If he goes, he's likely to cause extra security headaches and increase the possibility of attacks. The Sun (2007) The team demanded extra security after the riots three weeks ago. Times, Sunday Times (2011) If it had informed me, I would have fitted extra security equipment. Times, Sunday Times (2012) For global security it is vital he commits fully to Nato. The Sun (2016) His speech was delivered to a Munich conference on global security. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Economic recovery, banking regulations and global security are likely to be on the agenda. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Residents had asked for the CCTV cameras to improve security. The Sun (2010) There were warnings that animals could escape unless security was improved . Times, Sunday Times (2016) Since then they have improved security and thrown out the odd person who has caused a problem. The Sun (2016) The Ministry of Justice increased security around the court as the two were sentenced. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Test centres are now increasing security and fitting panic buttons. The Sun (2007) We have been doing a number of things to increase security around the port. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The problem is that nobody wants to issue such securities until the dust settles. Times, Sunday Times (2008) We also draw attention to some interesting aspects of the behavior of firms issuing these securities. Principles of Corporate Finance (1991) There are always economies of scale in issuing securities. Principles of Corporate Finance (1991) More than 60 members of the security forces have been arrested since the attacks after suggestions that security was lax. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Recent incidents have pointed to lax security at museums and new risks to churches. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The real threat was not from the weapons, but from the staggeringly lax security used to guard them. Times, Sunday Times (2007) He will be staunch in maintaining national security but has little time for ethical foreign policies. Times, Sunday Times (2010) An MOD spokesman said it struggled to maintain the security of all the UK's sensitive military sites. The Sun (2009) They maintain tight security at night, setting up checkpoints and patrolling the streets with sniffer dogs. Times, Sunday Times (2013) One of the reasons it cited was poor service, including in the provision of security to airlines and passengers. Times, Sunday Times The clause was an absolute covenant and, under clause 3.19, the complainant tenant was entitled, on provision of security, to require the landlord to enforce it as an absolute covenant. Times,Sunday Times Meanwhile, the provision of security services to government agencies - the public sector accounts for about a quarter of revenues - continues to benefit from prison overcrowding and early release schemes. Times, Sunday Times We have now heard the coroner's findings and his comments regarding the provision of security and visibility of travel advice. Times, Sunday Times She knows it is time to review security and the risks to her. The Sun (2012) The racecourse has detailed plans in place and reviews security each year. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Other aid agencies warned the situation was becoming more dangerous and said they were reviewing security. The Sun (2008) If a security agency should get hold of your phone itself, it can extract even more data. Times, Sunday Times The youngest suspect, aged 16, was released but the other three were being held by the internal security agency last night. Times, Sunday Times And what about the intelligence and security agency? Times, Sunday Times In a series of royal decrees the king ordered the establishment of a new homeland security agency under the office of the prime minister, a title he also holds. Times, Sunday Times A new border security agency. Globe and Mail The security detail rush him away to hospital, leaving their foreign guests alone. Times, Sunday Times The many grandchildren are sure to avail themselves of the nine bedrooms - there will be another four for staff and three for security detail. Times, Sunday Times He'd simply done what most people my age had done routinely when they were his age: gone somewhere on his own, without a security detail. Times, Sunday Times But that wasn't good enough for the security detail. The Sun He was accompanied by as many as six people, excluding his security detail, on each occasion. Times, Sunday Times We also look at the security implications of employees accessing company computer systems from remote locations. Times, Sunday Times That has national security implications as well as the obvious fraud risk. The Sun He investigates the security implications and the human rights issues involved. Times, Sunday Times There have also been mumblings about security implications. Times, Sunday Times Several big banks have stopped deliveries to the office because of the cost and security implications of handling thousands of personal items a week. Times, Sunday Times Staff logged a 'security intelligence report' and this was passed on to police liaison officers at the jail. The Sun This was done to mark the continuing change of the agency's mission away from the area of traditional police responsibilities, towards international security intelligence duties. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But ever since the debate security intelligence organisations seem to have taken an interest in me. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Three years later his status on file had graduated from 'beatnik type' to 'security matter'. The Times Literary Supplement But it said it was not the force's policy to comment on security matters. Times, Sunday Times Before he wrote it, he was 'a civil servant who spent much of his time working on security matters'. Times, Sunday Times Some were from his constituents, containing their private details; others dealt with security matters. Times, Sunday Times Successive ministers have lamented the growing boldness of the judiciary in national security matters, but have rarely acted to limit it. Times, Sunday Times I just want to state that this new security procedure will require the sip test to be conducted on all drinks and not just on a single cup. Times, Sunday Times Eight pieces of contraband were planted by the authorities in the baggage of innocent passengers to test the airport's security procedures. Times, Sunday Times He had evaded all the security procedures by giving a false name, false e-mail address and false photo. Times, Sunday Times Staff have access to thousands of flight details and are familiar with basic security procedures. The Sun It's not only those with hearing or speech problems that find banks' telephone security procedures obstructive. Times, Sunday Times Even the smallest companies have some security protection, normally anti-virus software, a firewall or a spyware checker. Times, Sunday Times Many of the losses involved documents that have not been recovered and that would have had no security protection. Times, Sunday Times Small wonder that he continued to have security protection for the next three decades. Times, Sunday Times Security protection will ensure that details are kept private. Times, Sunday Times Not forgetting businesses with offices to bug, or debug, and those in need of some executive security protection. Times, Sunday Times Many companies sell a bloated suite of internet security software that often slows your computer down. Times, Sunday Times They then duped them into buying bogus security software or revealing their bank details, according to the police. Times,Sunday Times In addition, the company has expanded its security software for businesses. Times, Sunday Times The security software developer has amassed 430m users since its launch in 1988. Times,Sunday Times More than 100 users sought compensation over claims they tampered with security software to access personal information. The Sun When he left the military in 1999 he built a new career as a security specialist helping relief agencies in conflict zones. Times, Sunday Times If the answer's yes, then well done - you've just passed the first test needed to become a network security specialist. Times, Sunday Times It included names, email addresses, many of them private, and job descriptions, such as task force deputy director, security specialist, special agent, and many more. Times, Sunday Times He said it was a practical joke he played on a security specialist who was a gate guard at the base. The Sun Weak margins meant that the security specialist fell 45½p to 260p. Times, Sunday Times `I may not be able to keep you in caviare, but I'll make sure the security system works. A SONG AT TWILIGHT (2002) You would certainly feel safe in this house, as the security system is extremely high-tech. Times, Sunday Times (2008) We installed a security system with an intercom so that I didn't have to answer the door to strangers. Times, Sunday Times (2008) He landed a job there - then used a miniature camera fitted to his belt to film the site and record details of its security system. The Sun (2008) It gives the minister of state security sweeping powers to allow any minister to classify information he would like kept secret. Times, Sunday Times (2011) She was also jailed in 2010 for conspiring to harm state security and spreading propaganda. Times, Sunday Times (2019) Spyware implanted on activists' computers or smart phones enabled state security services to listen in on conversations and monitor all activity on that device. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Police, who planned to strengthen security before today's deportations, said that they were monitoring the situation carefully and remaining vigilant in case of violent flare-ups. Times, Sunday Times Forty experts in surveillance and ground patrols will spend four months training up to 200 soldiers to strengthen security. The Sun Strengthened security at airports has also forced fanatics to look for softer targets, including trains and hotels. The Sun He said the department had strengthened security in both hospitals. The Star (South Africa) His ministry's activities in strengthening security at the borders and airports and establishing border control liaison officers were also emphasized. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But officers stopped and searched the 42-yearold saying his picture could threaten security. The Sun Those trying to preserve the status quo will argue that competition would threaten security of supply. Times, Sunday Times These new requirements form the international framework through which ships and port facilities can co-operate to detect and deter acts which threaten security in the maritime transport sector. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Security was tight because of previous holiday attacks. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Today's squad will train behind closed doors with tight security. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The Ministry of Defence accepted his recommendations for tighter security. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The hotel was supposed to be under tight security for our conference. The Sun (2006) A home ministry official confirmed that security had been tightened at all airports. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The Justice Ministry said they were tightening prison security. The Sun (2010) The police were called in and security was tightened . Times, Sunday Times (2015) The regulations are intended to make it easier to trade securities across borders and sweep away the dominance of national exchanges and their regulators. Times, Sunday Times He hated the stock market, and had never owned a publicly traded security in his life. The Times Literary Supplement No longer do banks only trade securities on behalf of clients or to hedge themselves against operational risks. Times, Sunday Times If the amount of a contribution of property other than cash, inventory, or publicly traded securities exceeds $500,000 (if art, $20,000), the qualified appraisal must be attached to the donor's tax return. Christianity Today That has been the way of the world since people first began trading securities or investing in assets and, despite the best efforts of regulators, it remains the case. Times, Sunday Times It means that staff are increasingly moved away from vital security work to do low-value, low-return passenger checking. Times, Sunday Times Yet it also understands the vital security interests that these serve. Times, Sunday Times Behind the scenes vital security co-operation continues unimpeded. Times, Sunday Times Vital security measures must be properly funded. The Sun These planned neighborhoods do not constitute a vital security need, and hence can not be taken into account when determining the route of the fence. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 安全 Japanese: 防護 |
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