() secure sth (for sb/sth) | secure sb sthto obtain or achieve sth, especially when this means using a lot of effort （尤指通过努力）获得，取得，实现◆He was unable to secure funding for the project. 他无法获取筹建项目所需的资金。◆They have secured the contract to build the new retail and leisure complex. 他们获得了兴建新购物休闲中心的合同。◆She secured herself a place at a business school. 她在一家商学院找到了职位。
() (usually be secured) to legally agree to give sb who lends you money particular property or goods if you do not pay the money back 抵押◆The loan was fully secured on/against properties the company owned. 这笔贷款是以公司拥有的财产进行全额抵押担保得来的。
to protect sth and make it safe 保护；使安全◆The investment will secure 577 jobs. 这项投资将确保提供 577 个工作岗位。