security
Security refers to the state of being free from danger, threat, or fear, encompassing physical safety as well as financial and psychological stability. In academic and legal contexts, it often denotes protection against intentional harm, such as espionage or crime, or refers to tradable financial assets like stocks and bonds.
예시
3 / 5He installed a high-tech alarm system to improve his home security.
He set up an advanced electronic system to enhance the protection of his house.
The state's national security strategy focuses heavily on preventing cyber espionage from foreign actors.
The country's government plan for protection focuses on stopping digital spying by other nations.
Having a steady paycheck gives me a real sense of security.
Receiving regular money makes me feel safe and stable in my life.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Break the word into its Latin roots: 'se' (without) and 'cura' (care/worry). Security literally means being 'without worry'.
빠른 퀴즈
The bank requires the title of your car as ______ for the personal loan.
정답!
정답은: security
예시
He installed a high-tech alarm system to improve his home security.
everydayHe set up an advanced electronic system to enhance the protection of his house.
The state's national security strategy focuses heavily on preventing cyber espionage from foreign actors.
formalThe country's government plan for protection focuses on stopping digital spying by other nations.
Having a steady paycheck gives me a real sense of security.
informalReceiving regular money makes me feel safe and stable in my life.
Scholars argue that human security should prioritize individual well-being over traditional military defense.
academicAcademic researchers suggest that global safety should focus on people's health and rights rather than just armies.
The loan was granted on the condition that the company provide its property as security.
businessThe bank gave the money because the company offered its real estate as a guarantee for repayment.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
security blanket
An object or person that provides a sense of comfort and safety.
tight security
Extremely strict protective measures at an event or location.
social security
A government system providing financial assistance to those with little or no income.
자주 혼동되는 단어
Safety usually refers to protection against accidental harm, while security refers to protection against intentional, malicious harm.
사용 참고사항
Use 'security' when discussing protection against crime, war, or financial loss. In finance, it can be plural ('securities') to refer to financial instruments like bonds or stocks.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'safety' when they mean 'security' in the context of guards or police. For example, 'airport safety' implies the plane won't crash, but 'airport security' implies no one will bring weapons on board.
암기 팁
Break the word into its Latin roots: 'se' (without) and 'cura' (care/worry). Security literally means being 'without worry'.
어원
Derived from the Latin 'securitas', from 'securus' (free from care).
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In many Western countries, 'Social Security' specifically refers to the government-run pension and disability fund.
빠른 퀴즈
The bank requires the title of your car as ______ for the personal loan.
정답!
정답은: security
관련 문법 규칙
관련 어휘
관련 단어
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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