secure

adj.

满足；自信 happy/confident

1. 安心的；有把握的
   feeling happy and confident about yourself or a particular situation
   1. At last they were able to feel secure about the future.
      他们终于觉得不必为将来而担忧了。
   2. She finished the match, secure in the knowledge that she was through to the next round.
      她打完比赛，知道自己已进入下一轮，心里踏实了。

可靠；保险 certain/safe

2. 可靠的；牢靠的；稳固的
   likely to continue or be successful for a long time
   1. a secure job/income
      稳定的工作 / 收入
   2. It's not a very secure way to make a living.
      以此谋生终非长久之计。
   3. The future of the company looks secure.
      看来公司未来不会有问题。
3. 安全的；稳妥的
   that cannot be affected or harmed by sth
   1. Information must be stored so that it is secure from accidental deletion.
      必须把资料保存起来，这样才不至于无意中删除。

建筑物；门；房间 building/door/room

4. 严密把守的；牢固的；坚固的
   guarded and/or made stronger so that it is difficult for people to enter or leave
   1. Check that all windows and doors have been made as secure as possible.
      看看是不是所有的门窗都关紧了。
   2. a secure unit for child offenders
      少年犯拘留病房

牢固 firm

5. 牢固的；稳固的；坚固的
   not likely to move, fall down, etc.
   1. The aerial doesn't look very secure to me.
      我看这天线不太牢固。
   2. It was difficult to maintain a secure foothold on the ice.
      在冰上不容易站稳脚。
   3. Our relationship was now on a more secure footing.
      现在，我们的关系有一个更为稳固的基础了。

verb

得到 get sth

1. （尤指经过努力）获得，取得，实现
   to obtain or achieve sth, especially when this means using a lot of effort
   1. to secure a contract/deal
      订立合同；达成协议
   2. The team managed to secure a place in the finals.
      球队拼得了决赛的一席之地。
   3. She secured 2 000 votes.
      她获得2 000票。
   4. He secured a place for himself at law school.
      他在法学院取得了学籍。
   5. He secured himself a place at law school.
      他取得了法学院的学籍。

牢靠地固定 fasten firmly

2. 拴牢；扣紧；关严
   to attach or fasten sth firmly
   1. She secured the rope firmly to the back of the car.
      她把绳子牢牢地拴在车后面。

使不受危害 protect from harm

3. 保护；保卫；使安全
   to protect sth so that it is safe and difficult to attack or damage
   1. to secure a property against intruders
      保护房产以免外人闯入
   2. The windows were secured with locks and bars.
      窗户已经插上栓，上了锁，都关好了。
   3. a savings plan that will secure your child's future
      确保你孩子的前途的储蓄计划

借贷 a loan

4. 抵押
   to legally agree to give sb property or goods that are worth the same amount as the money that you have borrowed from them, if you are unable to pay the money back
   1. a loan secured on the house
      以房子作抵押的贷款

1. VERB (经过努力)获得，争取到
   If you secure something that you want or need, you obtain it, often after a lot of effort.
   1. Federal leaders continued their efforts to secure a ceasefire...
      联邦领导人继续争取促成停火协议。
   2. Graham's achievements helped secure him the job.
      出色的成绩帮助格雷厄姆拿下了这份工作。
2. VERB 使…免遭攻击(或伤害);保卫;保护
   If you secure a place, you make it safe from harm or attack.
   1. Staff withdrew from the main part of the prison but secured the perimeter...
      工作人员从监狱的主要区域撤出，但外围仍派人守卫。
   2. The shed was secured by a hasp and staple fastener.
      棚屋由一个搭钩和U型扣件固定着。
3. ADJ-GRADED 锁牢的;严密防守的
   A secure place is tightly locked or well protected, so that people cannot enter it or leave it.
   1. We shall make sure our home is as secure as possible from now on.
      我们应该确保家里从今往后尽量锁紧门窗。
4. VERB 使固定;缚牢;系紧
   If you secure an object, you fasten it firmly to another object.
   1. He helped her close the cases up, and then he secured the canvas straps as tight as they would go...
      他帮她关上箱子，然后将帆布带子尽量系紧。
   2. The frames are secured by horizontal rails to the back wall.
      框架用横杆牢牢固定在后墙上。
5. ADJ-GRADED 固定不动的;绑紧的;系牢的
   If an object is secure, it is fixed firmly in position.
   1. Check joints are secure and the wood is sound...
      检查一下连接处是否稳固及木料是否结实。
   2. Shelves are only as secure as their fixings.
      架子的牢固程度取决于固件。
6. ADJ-GRADED 稳固的;稳定的;可靠的
   If you describe something such as a job as secure, it is certain not to change or end.
   1. ...trade union demands for secure wages and employment...
      工会要求稳定的工资和工作。
   2. Senior citizens long for a more predictable and secure future.
      老年人渴望有一个更稳定、更可预见的未来。
   3. ...the failure of financial institutions once thought to be secure.
      一度被认为安全可靠的一些金融机构的倒闭
7. ADJ-GRADED (基础)坚固的，坚实的，可靠的
   A secure base or foundation is strong and reliable.
   1. He was determined to give his family a secure and solid base.
      他决定给家人一个牢固坚实的生活基础。
8. ADJ-GRADED 安心的;心里踏实的;无忧无虑的
   If you feel secure, you feel safe and happy and are not worried about life.
   1. She felt secure and protected when she was with him...
      和他在一起的时候，她感到一种被人保护的安全感。
   2. The government must feel secure before it will be willing to make the concessions needed for peace.
      政府只有有足够的把够了才会愿意为和平作出让步。
9. VERB 为(借款等)作保
   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.
   1. The loan is secured against your home...
      这笔贷款以你的房子作为抵押。
   2. His main task is to raise enough finance to repay secured loans.
      他的主要任务是筹集足够的资金以偿还抵押贷款。

1. He will sign a personal guarantee to additionally secure the loan.
   他将签订一个个人担保，以此为贷款多加一层保障。
2. You could look for a career abroad where environmental jobs are better paid and more secure
   你可以在国外找一份工作，那里与环境相关的工作报酬更高，也更稳定。
3. She arrived early to secure a place at the front
   为了能占个靠前的位置，她提早到了。
4. This is the only effectual way to secure our present and future happiness.
   这是确保我们现在及以后都会幸福的唯一有效途径。
5. Pupils in our schools are taught in a safe, secure environment
   我们学校的学生在安全无虑的环境中接受教育。
6. The Chinese Foreign Minister was making every effort to secure a peaceful settlement
   中国外交部长正在尽全力保证和平解决问题。
7. New technology should provide a secure firewall against hackers.
   新技术应该能提供安全可靠的防火墙抵御黑客袭击。
8. I'd hate to think my job would not be secure if I left it temporarily.
   希望我的工作不会因为我暂时休假而不保。
9. He was indefatigable in his efforts to secure funding for new projects.
   他不知疲倦地努力为新项目寻求资金。
10. Britain is intensifying its efforts to secure the release of the hostages
    英国正加紧努力确保人质的获释。
11. Supporters say open source software is more secure.
    拥护者认为开放源代码软件安全性更高。
12. Federal leaders continued their efforts to secure a ceasefire
    联邦领导人继续争取促成停火协议。
13. Graham's achievements helped secure him the job.
    出色的成绩帮助格雷厄姆拿下了这份工作。
14. Staff withdrew from the main part of the prison but secured the perimeter
    工作人员从监狱的主要区域撤出，但外围仍派人守卫。
15. The shed was secured by a hasp and staple fastener.
    棚屋由一个搭钩和U型扣件固定着。
16. We shall make sure our home is as secure as possible from now on.
    我们应该确保家里从今往后尽量锁紧门窗。
17. He helped her close the cases up, and then he secured the canvas straps as tight as they would go
    他帮她关上箱子，然后将帆布带子尽量系紧。
18. The frames are secured by horizontal rails to the back wall.
    框架用横杆牢牢固定在后墙上。
19. Senior citizens long for a more predictable and secure future.
    老年人渴望有一个更稳定、更可预见的未来。
20. He was determined to give his family a secure and solid base.
    他决定给家人一个牢固坚实的生活基础。
21. She felt secure and protected when she was with him
    和他在一起的时候，她感到一种被人保护的安全感。
22. The government must feel secure before it will be willing to make the concessions needed for peace.
    政府只有有足够的把够了才会愿意为和平作出让步。
23. The loan is secured against your home
    这笔贷款以你的房子作为抵押。
24. His main task is to raise enough finance to repay secured loans.
    他的主要任务是筹集足够的资金以偿还抵押贷款。
25. Our objective must be to secure a peace settlement
    我们一定要达成和平协议。
26. They secure their degrees by slogging through an intensive 11-month course
    他们苦学了11个月的强化课程，拿到了学位。
27. Trade discounts may be used as a competitive stratagem to secure customer loyalty.
    商业折扣可以用作维护顾客忠诚度的一种竞争手段。
28. There was not sufficient evidence to secure a conviction.
    没有足够的证据来定罪。
29. They want secure, waged employment.
    他们想要稳定的、有工资的工作。
30. I shall use my best endeavours to secure you the position.
    我将尽力为你搞到这个职位。

  safe secure【导航词义：安全的】

  safe adj. 安全的

〔辨析〕指不会对身体造成伤害和损坏的；也指没有丢失、受伤等危险的，此时不能作定语。

  secure adj. 安全的，可靠的

〔辨析〕指因受到保护而不会遭受损害、袭击等的，含可以不必担心或害怕的意味，常后接介词 against/from。

verb

1. make certain of
   1. This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us
   2. Preparation will guarantee success!

   Synonym:    guaranteeensureinsureassure

2. furnish with battens
   1. batten ships

   Synonym:    battenbatten down

3. cause to be firmly attached
   1. fasten the lock onto the door
   2. she fixed her gaze on the man

   Synonym:    fastenfix

4. fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
   1. plug the hole
   2. stop up the leak

   Synonym:    plugstop up

5. get by special effort
   1. He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed

   Synonym:    procure

6. assure payment of

adj

1. free from fear or doubt
   1. he was secure that nothing will be held against him

   Synonym:    unafraiduntroubled

2. free from danger or risk
   1. secure from harm
   2. his fortune was secure
   3. made a secure place for himself in his field

3. not likely to fail or give way
   1. the lock was secure
   2. a secure foundation
   3. a secure hold on her wrist

4. financially sound
   1. a good investment
   2. a secure investment

   Synonym:    dependablegoodsafe

5. immune to attack
   1. an impregnable fortress
   2. fortifications that made the frontier inviolable
   3. a secure telephone connection

   Synonym:    impregnableinviolablestrongunassailableunattackable