security

noun

保护 protection

1. 保护措施；安全工作
   the activities involved in protecting a country, building or person against attack, danger, etc.
   1. national security (= the defence of a country)
      国家安全
   2. airport security
      机场的安全措施
   3. They carried out security checks at the airport.
      他们在机场实行了安全检查。
   4. The visit took place amidst tight security (= the use of many police officers) .
      访问是在戒备森严的情况下进行的。
   5. the security forces/services (= the police, army, etc.)
      安全部队 / 机构
   6. a high/maximum security prison (= for dangerous criminals)
      高度 / 最高级戒备的监狱
2. 保卫部门；保安部门
   the department of a large company or organization that deals with the protection of its buildings, equipment and staff
   1. Security was/were called to the incident.
      保安人员被叫到事发现场。
3. 担保；保证
   protection against sth bad that might happen in the future
   1. financial security
      财务担保
   2. Job security (= the guarantee that you will keep your job) is a thing of the past.
      稳定的工作是过去的事了。

感觉愉快 / 安全 feeling happy/safe

4. 安全；平安
   the state of feeling happy and safe from danger or worry
   1. the security of a loving family life
      安享天伦之乐
   2. She'd allowed herself to be lulled into a false sense of security (= a feeling that she was safe when in fact she was in danger) .
      她不自觉地陷入了一种虚假的安全感之中。

贷款 for a loan

5. 抵押品
   a valuable item, such as a house, that you agree to give to sb if you are unable to pay back the money that you have borrowed from them
   1. His home and business are being held as security for the loan.
      他是以房子和店铺为抵押得到这笔贷款的。

公司股份 shares in company

6. 证券
   documents proving that sb is the owner of shares, etc. in a particular company

1. N-UNCOUNT 防卫;保安措施;安全工作
   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.
   1. They are now under a great deal of pressure to tighten their airport security...
      他们现在承受着加强机场安保措施的巨大压力。
   2. Strict security measures are in force in the capital.
      首都采取了严密的安全措施。
   3. ...a top security jail.
      一所实行最高警戒的监狱
2. N-UNCOUNT 安全感;无忧无虑
   A feeling of security is a feeling of being safe and free from worry.
   1. He loves the security of a happy home life...
      他喜欢幸福家庭生活所带来的安全感。
   2. If an alarm gives you that feeling of security, then it's worth carrying.
      如果带着闹钟让你感到心里踏实，那就值得携带。
3. N-UNCOUNT 抵押品
   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.
   1. The central bank will provide special loans, and the banks will pledge the land as security.
      中央银行会提供特殊贷款，而这些银行会以土地作为抵押。
4. N-PLURAL 证券
   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.
   1. National banks can package their own mortgages and underwrite them as securities.
      国家银行能够合并自己的抵押贷款并以证券形式包销。
   2. ...US government securities and bonds.
      美国政府证券和债券
5. See also: social security

1. Congress passed the National Security Act, and the CIA was born
   国会通过了《国家安全法》，中央情报局由此而诞生。
2. The police say he had no connection with the security forces
   警方说他与安全部队没有关系。
3. Computer security systems will be designed by independent technicians
   计算机安全系统将由独立的技师来设计。
4. Today's Security Council resolution will be a significant success for American diplomacy
   今天的安理会决议将是美国外交取得的一个重大成功。
5. The immediate security threat has disappeared.
   直接的安全威胁已不复存在了。
6. Critics say he allowed the police and security forces to disregard human rights.
   批评人士说他听任警察和安全部队漠视人权。
7. They have had effective control of the area since the security forces left.
   自从安全部队撤离后，他们实际上控制了该地区。
8. The security forces have extensive powers of search and arrest
   安全部队拥有搜查和逮捕的至高权力。
9. I knew he worked for a security firm
   我知道他在一家保安公司工作。
10. The Community was trying to forge a common foreign and security policy.
    这个共同体试图形成共同的外交和安全政策。
11. We have a security guard around the whole area
    我们在该地区各处部署了保安。
12. The country stepped up internal security
    该国加强了国内安保。
13. This policy could isolate the country from the other permanent members of the United Nations Security Council
    这一政策可能会使该国孤立于联合国安全理事会其他常任理事国之外。
14. Social security law and procedure remain a jungle of complex rules.
    有关社会保障的法律和程序仍旧是个充满错综复杂的规则的危险领域。
15. The security forces entered the IRA's no-go areas.
    安全部队进入了爱尔兰共和军的禁区。
16. Security forces have uncovered a plot to overthrow the government
    安全部队揭露了一起推翻政府的阴谋。
17. The Security Council has rejected the latest peace proposal.
    安理会拒绝了最新的和平提案。
18. Security tightened in the capital in readiness for the president's arrival.
    首都加强了警备，准备迎接总统的到来。
19. I am sure that this meeting will contribute to the reinforcement of peace and security all over the world
    我相信这次会议将会促进世界范围内的和平与安全。
20. Organisers had consulted widely with police, stewards and safety officers to ensure tight security.
    组织者广泛征询了警方、管事和保安的意见，以保证绝对安全。
21. They are now under a great deal of pressure to tighten their airport security
    他们现在承受着加强机场安保措施的巨大压力。
22. Strict security measures are in force in the capital.
    首都采取了严密的安全措施。
23. He loves the security of a happy home life
    他喜欢幸福家庭生活所带来的安全感。
24. If an alarm gives you that feeling of security, then it's worth carrying.
    如果带着闹钟让你感到心里踏实，那就值得携带。
25. The central bank will provide special loans, and the banks will pledge the land as security.
    中央银行会提供特殊贷款，而这些银行会以土地作为抵押。
26. National banks can package their own mortgages and underwrite them as securities.
    国家银行能够合并自己的抵押贷款并以证券形式包销。
27. The Security Council shall decide what measures shall be taken to restore peace and security
    安理会将决定采取何种措施来恢复和平与安全。
28. India and Nepal have sorted out their trade and security dispute
    印度和尼泊尔已经解决了贸易与安全方面的争端。
29. They have tightened security along the border
    他们加强了边境的安全工作。
30. He became the tool of the security services.
    他成了安全部门的工具。

noun

1. measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.
   1. military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising

   Synonym:    security measures

2. an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in

   Synonym:    security systemsecurity measure

3. a guarantee that an obligation will be met

   Synonym:    surety

4. freedom from anxiety or fear
   1. the watch dog gave her a feeling of security

5. a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers
   1. the head of security was a former policeman

   Synonym:    security department

6. defense against financial failure
   1. his pension gave him security in his old age
   2. insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness

   Synonym:    protection

7. property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
   1. bankers are reluctant to lend without good security

   Synonym:    surety

8. a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment
   1. he held several valuable securities

   Synonym:    certificate

9. the state of being free from danger or injury
   1. we support the armed services in the name of national security