| 单词 | safe |
| 释义 | safe safe // adjective, noun
■ adjective (safer, safest)
FAIL-SAFE
1 protected from any danger or harm: The chairman assured us that we are safe in our jobs.
2 not likely to cause harm or danger: The product is completely safe to use.
3 where sb/sth is not likely to be in danger or to be lost: Keep your password in a safe place. You have to provide a safe environment for your staff to work in.
4 not involving much or any risk; not likely to be wrong or to upset sb: a safe investment It is safe to assume (that) there will always be a demand for new software.
IDIOMS
(it's) better (to be) safe than sorry used to say that it is wiser to be too careful than to act too quickly and do sth you may later wish you had not
a safe bet
1 something that you can be sure of: It's a safe bet that they'll offer you a new contract.
2 something that involves little or no risk: Technology shares are a safe bet at the moment.
on the safe side being especially careful; taking no risks: To be on the safe side, you should back up your vital data daily.
a safe pair of hands (especially BrE) a person that you can trust to do a job well : Shareholders see the new CEO as a safe pair of hands.
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■ noun [C]
NIGHT SAFE
a strong metal box or cupboard with a complicated lock, used for storing valuable things in |
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