| 单词 | secure |
| 释义 | secure secure /; AmE / verb, adjective
■ verb [+ obj]
1 (formal) secure sth (for sb/sth) | secure sb sth to obtain or achieve sth, especially when this means using a lot of effort: He was unable to secure funding for the project. They have secured the contract to build the new retail and leisure complex. She secured herself a place at business school. They are trying to secure $200 million in aid. He secured approval for his application for a trading license.
2 (Finance ) (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: The loan was fully secured on/against properties the company owned. The loans were secured by assets used as collateral.
3 to protect sth and make it safe: The investment will secure 577 jobs. ◆ (figurative) a savings plan that will secure your child's future
■ adjective
1 safe and likely to continue or be successful for a long time: a secure job/income/investment The future of the company looks secure.
2 safe and protected so that it cannot be harmed or affected by sth/sb: Is your computer secure from virus attacks? a secure network/website (= where private information cannot be seen by another person) ◆ The building has been made secure against burglars. Encryption technology has led to the development of secure payment systems. |
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