secure

1. V-T If you secure something that you want or need, you obtain it, often after a lot of effort. 爭取到[正式]

Federal leaders continued their efforts to secure a ceasefire. 聯(lián)邦政府的領導人們繼續(xù)他們爭取?；鸬呐Α?/p>

2. V-T If you secure a place, you make it safe from harm or attack. 使 (某地) 免遭傷害或攻擊[正式]

Staff withdrew from the main part of the prison but secured the perimeter. 工作人員從監(jiān)獄的主體區(qū)域撤了出來，但封鎖了監(jiān)獄四周。

3. ADJ A secure place is tightly locked or well protected, so that people cannot enter it or leave it. 鎖牢了的; 嚴密保護的

We'll make sure our home is as secure as possible from now on. 我們將從現(xiàn)在起確保我們的家盡可能安全。

4. securelyADV 鎖牢了地; 嚴密保護地

He locked the heavy door securely and kept the key in his pocket. 他鎖牢了那扇重門把鑰匙放在了他的口袋里。

5. V-T If you secure an object, you fasten it firmly to another object. 縛牢

He helped her close the cases up, and then he secured the canvas straps as tight as they would go. 他幫她關上箱子，然后他又把帆布帶盡可能縛緊。

6. ADJ If an object is secure, it is fixed firmly in position. 牢固的

Check that joints are secure and the wood is sound. 檢查接頭是否牢固，木頭是否完好。

7. securelyADV 牢固地[ADV with v]

Ensure that the frame is securely fixed to the ground with bolts. 確?？蚣苡寐菟ɡ卫蔚毓潭ㄔ诘孛嫔稀?/p>

8. ADJ If you describe something such as a job as secure, it is certain not to change or end. (工作等) 穩(wěn)定的

...demands for secure wages and employment. …對穩(wěn)定的工資和就業(yè)的要求。

Senior citizens long for a more predictable and secure future. 老年人渴望一個更可預知、更穩(wěn)定的未來。

9. ADJ A secure base or foundation is strong and reliable. 堅實的 (基礎)

He was determined to give his family a secure and solid base. 他決心為他的家庭打下一個堅實牢固的基礎。

10. ADJ If you feel secure, you feel safe and happy and are not worried about life. (感覺) 安全的

She felt secure and protected when she was with him. 她和他在一起的時候感到很安全。

11. V-T 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. 以…作抵押[商業(yè)] [usu passive]

The loan is secured against your home. 這筆貸款以你的房屋作抵押。