B2 noun 中性

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.

例句

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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.

词族

名词
security
Verb
secure
副词
securely
形容词
secure
相关
securitization
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记忆技巧

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: secure

例句

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.

词族

名词
security
Verb
secure
副词
securely
形容词
secure
相关
securitization

常见搭配

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

常用短语

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

容易混淆的词

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.

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使用说明

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

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常见错误

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

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记忆技巧

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

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词源

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

语法模式

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)
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文化背景

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: secure

相关词

circummintude

C1

Describing a quality or approach that is all-encompassing yet expressed indirectly or through its peripheral elements. It suggests a comprehensive state of being that surrounds a central point without addressing it explicitly.

synmultery

C1

To synchronize and manage multiple diverse streams of information or tasks into a single coherent operation. It is often used in high-level technical or organizational environments to describe the seamless integration and simultaneous execution of parallel processes.

hypertendism

C1

To subject a system, social structure, or individual to chronic and excessive stress or tension until it reaches a state of instability. It involves the active process of pushing limits to the point of structural or psychological fatigue.

prelaudhood

C1

Describing the period, state, or quality of existence before an individual or entity has received public acclaim or significant praise. It specifically refers to the formative and often obscure years prior to achieving widespread recognition.

bisonence

C1

Describing a sound, resonance, or vibration that possesses two distinct tonal qualities or frequencies occurring simultaneously. It is most frequently used in specialized acoustic analysis and advanced music theory to describe complex auditory phenomena.

homoprimious

C1

Describing something that shares the same primary origin or occupies the same initial position within a sequence across different systems or groups. It is typically used in specialized academic contexts to denote foundational elements that are uniform in their starting state.

intramodant

C1

Relating to or occurring strictly within a single mode, channel, or system of operation without crossing over into others. It is often used in technical or academic contexts to describe data processing or sensory input that is contained within one specific modality.

anpacancy

C1

A state of chronic or unresolved vacancy in a physical or digital space, typically resulting from systemic failure, legal deadlocks, or economic stagnation. Unlike a standard vacancy, it implies a prolonged period during which a functional space remains unoccupied despite its potential utility.

bijudary

C1

Bijudary refers to a collective assortment of jewelry, trinkets, or small personal ornaments, often characterized by intricate or delicate craftsmanship. It can also describe the trade of a jeweler or the specific location where such finery is sold.

comcitful

C1

To actively foster or manifest communal spirit and civic responsibility through collaborative action. It describes the process of integrating oneself into a community by fulfilling social duties and promoting harmony.

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