security
英[s?'kj??r?t?]
美[s?'kj?r?ti]
- n. 安全；保證；證券；抵押品
- adj. 安全的；保安的；保密的
英英釋意
- 1. the state of being free from danger or injury;
- "we support the armed services in the name of national security"
- 2. a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends;
- "he held several valuable securities"
- 3. a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers;
- "the head of security was a former policeman"
- 4. measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.;
- "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising"
- 5. defense against financial failure; financial independence;
- "his pension gave him security in his old age"
- "insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness"
- 6. freedom from anxiety or fear;
- "the watch dog gave her a feeling of security"
- 7. an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
- 8. property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation;
- "bankers are reluctant to lend without good security"
- 9. a guarantee that an obligation will be met