B2 noun ニュートラル

secure

/sɪˈkjʊər/

The state of being protected from danger, risk, or threat, or the act of ensuring something is firmly fixed or certain. While primarily used as an adjective or verb, in academic and technical contexts it refers to the condition of a system being safe from unauthorized access or the successful acquisition of resources.

例文

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1

Make sure the front door is secure before you go to bed.

Ensure that the front door is locked and safe before sleeping.

2

The state must take decisive action to secure its national borders.

The government needs to act firmly to protect the country's boundaries.

3

I managed to secure a great seat for the game at the last minute.

I luckily got a very good place to sit for the match.

語族

名詞
security
Verb
secure
副詞
securely
形容詞
secure
関連
securitization
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'SE-CURE' as a 'CURE' for 'SE' (separation/fear)—when you have a cure for fear, you are secure.

クイックテスト

The primary goal of the mission was to ___ the area before the medical team arrived.

正解!

正解は: secure

例文

1

Make sure the front door is secure before you go to bed.

everyday

Ensure that the front door is locked and safe before sleeping.

2

The state must take decisive action to secure its national borders.

formal

The government needs to act firmly to protect the country's boundaries.

3

I managed to secure a great seat for the game at the last minute.

informal

I luckily got a very good place to sit for the match.

4

In this study, we aim to secure a consistent data set across multiple demographics.

academic

This research intends to obtain a stable and reliable group of data.

5

The corporation worked for months to secure the merger with their rival.

business

The company spent a long time ensuring the successful combination with their competitor.

語族

名詞
security
Verb
secure
副詞
securely
形容詞
secure
関連
securitization

よく使う組み合わせ

secure funding to successfully obtain financial support
secure a position to get a job or a specific status
secure attachment a healthy emotional bond between a child and caregiver
feel secure to have a sense of safety or confidence
secure a perimeter to make an outer boundary safe from intrusion

よく使うフレーズ

secure a victory

to ensure a win in a competition or conflict

secure the bag

slang for obtaining a large sum of money or reaching a goal

secure a spot

to guarantee a place in a list or event

よく混同される語

secure vs security

'Secure' is usually the action (verb) or the state (adjective), whereas 'security' is the abstract noun for the concept or the department.

secure vs ensure

'Ensure' means to make certain an event happens, while 'secure' often implies physical protection or the act of grasping/obtaining something.

📝

使い方のコツ

In B2 level writing, use 'secure' as a verb to sound more professional than 'get' or 'obtain' when talking about results, funding, or agreements.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often use 'secure' as a noun (e.g., 'The secure of the building') instead of the correct noun form 'security'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'SE-CURE' as a 'CURE' for 'SE' (separation/fear)—when you have a cure for fear, you are secure.

📖

語源

From the Latin 'securus', where 'se-' means 'without' and 'cura' means 'care' or 'worry'—literally 'without worry'.

文法パターン

Used as a transitive verb: secure + object (e.g., secure a loan) Used as an adjective: follows 'be' or 'feel' (e.g., she feels secure)
🌍

文化的な背景

The concept of 'secure attachment' is central to modern Western parenting and developmental psychology.

クイックテスト

The primary goal of the mission was to ___ the area before the medical team arrived.

正解!

正解は: secure

関連単語

bluster

C1

Bluster refers to loud, aggressive, or indignant talk that carries little sting or power and is often intended to intimidate. It suggests a noisy way of speaking that lacks substance or the actual ability to carry out threats.

bogus

C1

Describes something that is not genuine, counterfeit, or intentionally fraudulent. It is often used in academic and legal contexts to refer to claims, documents, or entities that have been fabricated to deceive others.

boisterous

C1

Describes someone or something that is noisy, energetic, and cheerful, often in a way that is slightly out of control. It is frequently used for groups of people, activities, or natural forces like wind and waves.

bombard

C1

To attack or subject someone or something to a continuous flow of objects, questions, or information. In academic and scientific contexts, it specifically refers to directing a stream of particles or radiation at a substance to induce a reaction.

bombastic

C1

Describing speech, writing, or behavior that is high-sounding and inflated but with little actual meaning or substance. It is typically used to criticize someone for being pretentious and trying to sound more important or knowledgeable than they truly are.

bondage

C1

Bondage refers to the state of being under the control of another person or system, characterized by a lack of freedom or involuntary servitude. In an academic context, it encompasses legal, social, and economic structures, such as slavery or debt peonage, that restrict an individual's autonomy.

boon

C1

A boon is a timely benefit or blessing that is extremely helpful in a particular situation. It refers to something that makes life easier or provides a significant advantage when most needed.

boorish

C1

Describes behavior that is rough, unrefined, and ill-mannered, typically lacking sensitivity or social grace. It suggests a lack of education or cultural sophistication in social interactions.

bootstrap

C1

To start or develop a process or business using minimal external resources, often relying on existing internal assets or self-funding. In computing and statistics, it refers to a self-starting process that executes without external input or a technique for estimation through resampling.

bounty

C1

A bounty is a generous gift or a reward offered for a specific task, such as the capture of a criminal. It also frequently refers to an abundance or plentiful supply of something, particularly food or natural resources.

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