security
名词
定义 security 名词
protection
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.