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• adj. 安全的;稳固的; v. 固定; 使安全
• ［英］ adj. 安全的 ( safe) ; 稳固的; v. 固定 ( hold or close tightly) ; 使安全 ( make safe)
• ［类］ 反义词: unfasten ( 松开)

Webster Collegiate

I. adjective (securer; -est)

• Etymology: Latin securus safe, secure, from se without + cura care — more at suicide
• Date: circa 1533
• 1.
  • a. archaic unwisely free from fear or distrust ; overconfident
  • b. easy in mind ; confident
  • c. assured in opinion or expectation ; having no doubt
• 2.
  • a. free from danger
  • b. free from risk of loss
  • c. affording safety <a secure hideaway>
  • d. trustworthy, dependable <a secure foundation>
• 3. assured 1 <a secure victory>
• ? securely adverb
• ? secureness noun

II. verb (secured; securing)

• Date: 1588
• transitive verb
  • 1.
    • a. to relieve from exposure to danger ; act to make safe against adverse contingencies <secure a supply line from enemy raids>
    • b. to put beyond hazard of losing or of not receiving ; guarantee <secure the blessings of liberty — U.S. Constitution>
    • c. to give pledge of payment to (a creditor) or of (an obligation) <secure a note by a pledge of collateral>
  • 2.
    • a. to take (a person) into custody ; hold fast ; pinion
    • b. to make fast <secure a door><secure a bike to a tree>
  • 3.
    • a. to get secure usually lasting possession or control of <secure a job>
    • b. bring about, effect
  • 4. to release (naval personnel) from work or duty
• intransitive verb
  • 1. of naval personnel to stop work ; go off duty
  • 2. of a ship to tie up ; berth
• Synonyms: see ensure
• ? securer noun

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