B2 positioned or fixed firmly and correctly and therefore not likely to move, fall, or break牢靠的;牢固的
A secure place is one that it is difficult to get out of or escape from(地方)守卫森严的,插翅难逃的
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We've done everything we can to make the house as secure as possible.
She lives in a secure compound with both sons.
She's just left a secure job to start up her own company.
I left my car in a secure car park.
At the age of 14 he was placed in secure accommodation.
likely to continue and not fail or be lost可靠的;牢靠的;稳固的
(especially of objects, situations, etc.) able to avoid being harmed by any risk, danger, or threat(尤指物品、境况等)安全的
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Care was taken to secure the crash site as a crime scene to preserve evidence.
It's less easy to secure an area that is away from public view.
Strenuous efforts were made to secure the area before the Prince's arrival.
We must, as a matter of priority, secure the building in the light of recent developments.
He was hoping to raise enough cash to secure his family's future.
B2 not doubting or being worried about yourself and your personal relationships无忧无虑的;安心的
[ T ] formal to get something, sometimes with difficulty获得;设法得到
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The company managed to beat off the competition and secure the contract.
The directors have managed to secure a good deal for the company.
The commander-in-chief was given 36 hours to secure a withdrawal of his troops from the combat zone.
The president said it was imperative that the release of all hostages be secured.
Now that the finance has been secured, the production of the film is assured.
[ I or T ] to make certain something is protected from danger or risk使安全;保护;保卫
[ T ] to make certain that money that has been lent will be paid back, by giving the person who lends the money the right to own property belonging to the person who borrows it, if the money is not paid back抵押;为…担保
[ T ] to fasten one object firmly to another紧固,拴牢,扣紧
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