security

名词

UK/sɪˈkjʊə.rə.ti/
US/səˈkjʊr.ə.t̬i/

定义 security 名词

protection

  1. B1Uncountable

    The measures taken to protect a person, building, organization, or country against threats such as crime or attacks from foreign countries.

    • Due to a security alert, the train station was shut down for two hours.

    • Over the weekend, 30 protestors died during a clash with the security personnel.

    • Enhanced security protocols included installing surveillance cameras throughout the downtown area.

  2. UncountableSingular/Plural verb

    A group of people responsible for protecting a building or place.

    • If you plan to work late in the office, it's necessary to inform the security personnel.

certainty

  1. C1Uncountable

    The state of not being likely to fail or be lost; the assurance that something will be safe and reliable.

    • Given the option between higher pay and job security, I would choose to keep my job.

    • I'm under a temporary contract and therefore, have little financial security.

finance

  1. Uncountable

    Property or assets that you pledge to someone to guarantee repayment of a debt.

    • She used her company shares as security to secure a $23 million loan from the bank.

    • The hotel kept our luggage as security while we went to the bank to withdraw cash to settle the bill.

confidence

  1. C2Uncountable

    The feeling of confidence and safety one has within their family and relationships.

    • Most children require the sense of security that a stable family provides.

片语 security 名词

  • securities

    Investments, such as stocks or bonds, representing ownership or debt, that can be traded on financial markets and provide returns to investors.

    He pleaded guilty to three counts of securities fraud.