secure verb ⇨attach (secure the rope)⇨gain1 (secure votes/a contract)⇨protect (secure a property against intruders)secure adj. ⇨firm (a secure foothold)⇨safe1 (keep valuables secure)
attach
verb
attach ♦︎ tie ♦︎ fix ♦︎ put ♦︎ stick ♦︎ secure ♦︎ strap ♦︎ glue ♦︎ tape ♦︎ fastenThese words all mean to place sth in, on or with sth else using sth that makes it stay there.这些词均表示附着、固定。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to attach / tie / fix / stick / secure / strap / glue / tape / fasten sth to sth◆to tie / fix / put / stick / strap / glue / tape / fasten sth on sth◆to tie / fix / stick / fasten sth into sth◆to tie / fix / stick / strap / glue / tape / fasten sth together◆to tie / fix / stick / strap / glue sth down◆to tie / fix / fasten sth back◆to tie / glue / tape sth up◆to attach / tie / fix / stick / secure sth firmly◆to attach / tie / fix / tape / fasten sth securely■attach [transitive] to put sth together with sth else so that it stays there把⋯固定，把⋯附着（在⋯上）◆He attached the rope securely to a tree.他把绳子牢牢地固定在一棵树上。◆I attach a copy of the contract for your records.我附上合同一份以供存档。◆I am attaching the image as a PDF file(= sending it with an email).我随电子邮件附上转换成PDF文件的图像。ⓘ Attach is often used when writing business letters. * attach常用于商务书信。OPPdetach ⇨ undo■tie [transitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition通常与副词或介词连用) to attach or hold two or more things together using string, rope, etc.; to attach sth to sth else in this way or put sth around sth else（用线、绳等）系，拴，绑（在⋯上）◆Her hands had been tied together.她双手绑在了一起。◆The label was tied on with string.标签用线系着。◆She tied back her hair with a ribbon.她用丝带把头发束在后面。OPPuntie ⇨ undo■fix [transitive] (especially BrE) to put sth firmly in a particular place so that it will not move使固定；安装◆Start by fixing a post in the ground.首先把柱子固定在地上。◆He fixed the shelf to the wall.他把搁架固定在墙上。■put(putting, put, put) [transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition总是与副词或介词连用) to attach or fix sth to sth else使附着于；安装◆We're not allowed to put posters on the walls.我们不准把海报贴到墙上。◆We had to put new locks on all the doors.我们只好给所有的门换上新锁。■stick(stuck, stuck) [transitive, intransitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition通常与副词或介词连用) to attach sth to sth else, usually with a sticky substance; to become attached in this way粘贴；粘住◆I forgot to stick a stamp on the envelope.我忘了在信封上贴邮票。◆Her wet hair was sticking to her head.湿发贴在她头上。◆This glue's useless－the pieces just won't stick.这种胶水不行－这几片东西根本粘不住。▸sticky
adjective
◆sticky tape透明胶带■secure [transitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition通常与副词或介词连用) (ratherformal) to attach sth firmly to sth else将⋯拴牢，扣紧（在⋯上）◆She secured the rope to the back of the car with a firm knot.她把绳子系在车后面并打了个紧结。◆Wrap a bandage around the arm and secure it with tape or a pin.用绷带包住胳膊，再用胶带或别针固定。■strap(-pp-) [transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition总是与副词或介词连用) to make sb/sth stay in place using a strap or straps（用带子）系，捆，扎◆He strapped the knife to his leg.他把刀绑在腿上。◆Make sure your passengers are strapped in(= wearing their seat belts).要确保乘客系好安全带。■glue [transitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition通常与副词或介词连用) to join two things together or make sth stay in place using glue（用胶水）粘贴，粘合◆She glued the label onto the box.她把标签粘到盒子上。◆Glue the pieces of wood together.把木片粘起来。◆Make sure the edges are glued down.一定要把边缘粘牢。■tape [transitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition通常与副词或介词连用) to keep sth in place by sticking it with tape; to attach sth to sth else using sticky tape用胶带粘住；用胶带粘贴（在⋯上）◆Put it in a box and tape it up securely.把这个放进盒子里，再用胶带粘牢。◆Someone had taped a message onto the door.有人用胶带把一张留言贴在了门上。■fasten [transitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition通常与副词或介词连用) to use sth to fix or place sth in a particular position so that it will not move, or in order to attach it to sth else使牢固；使固定（在一起）◆She opened the window and fastened back the shutters.她打开窗户，把活动护窗扣紧。◆He fastened the papers together with a paper clip.他用回形针别好了文件。
gain1
verb
gain entry/your independence得以进入；获得独立gain confidence/weight增加信心；增重➡ See also the entry for ⇨ get1另见get条第1义gain ♦︎ win ♦︎ secure ♦︎ earn ♦︎ land ♦︎ procure ♦︎ netThese words all mean to obtain sth through skill, good qualities or effort.这些词均表示取得、获得、赢得。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to gain / win / secure / earn / procure sth by (doing) sth◆to gain / win / secure / earn / procure sth for sb◆to gain / win / secure / earn support / approval◆to gain / win / earn respect / admiration◆to gain / earn a reputation◆to gain / earn notoriety◆to win / secure / land a contract◆to gain / secure access / entry◆to gain / win / secure / earn / land yourself sth■gain [transitive] (ratherformal) to obtain sth, especially sth that you need or want获得，博得，取得（尤指所需或所想之物）◆The country gained its independence ten years ago.这个国家十年前取得了独立。◆The party gained over 50% of the vote.该党获得超过50%的选票。◆Her unusual talent gained her worldwide recognition.她非凡的才能赢得了举世公认。ⓘ Gain is used especially to talk about obtaining freedom (access, entry, independence), recognition by others (recognition, reputation) and knowledge (insight, experience, knowledge, understanding). * gain尤指获得自由，搭配词有access、entry、independence；或指获得他人认可，搭配词有recognition、reputation；还可指获得知识，搭配词有insight、experience、knowledge、understanding。■win(winning, won, won) [transitive] to achieve or get sth that you want, especially through hard work or ability or because of the good qualities you have（尤指通过努力、能力或良好品质）取得，获得◆She won the admiration of many people in her battle against cancer.她在与癌症的抗争中赢得许多人的钦佩。◆He won a scholarship to study at Stanford.他获得奖学金去斯坦福大学学习。ⓘ In this meaning win is used especially to talk about getting people's admiration, support and respect, as well as agreements to provide money (a scholarship) or work (a contract).表达此义时，win尤与admiration、support、respect搭配，指赢得他人敬佩等；也可与scholarship或contract等词搭配，指获得资助或工作。■secure [transitive] (formal) to obtain or achieve sth, especially through hard work or ability（尤指通过努力或能力）获得，取得，实现◆He's just secured a $5 million contract.他刚赢得一份500万元的合同。◆She secured 2 000 votes.她获得2 000票。◆He secured himself a place at law school.他取得了法学院的入学资格。ⓘ Secure is often used in legal, financial or other business contexts. * secure常用于法律、金融或其他商业语境。■earn[transitive] to get sth that you deserve, usually because of sth good you have done or the good qualities you have应得；博得；赢得◆He earned a reputation as an expert on tax law.他赢得了税法专家的美名。◆Her outstanding ability earned her a place on the team.她非凡的能力为她在队中赢得了一席之地。■land [transitive] to succeed in getting a job or other opportunity, especially one that a lot of other people want成功得到，赢得（尤指许多人想得到的工作或机会）◆He's just landed a starring role in Spielberg's next movie.他刚得到一个机会，在斯皮尔伯格的下一部电影里担任主角。◆She's just landed herself a company directorship.她刚在一家公司谋到一个主管的职位。■procure /prəˈkjʊə(r); NAmEprəˈkjʊr/ [transitive] (formal) to obtain sth, especially with difficulty（设法）获得，取得，得到◆She managed to procure a ticket for the concert.她好不容易弄到一张音乐会的门票。◆They procured us a copy of the report.他们给我们弄到了一份报告的副本。■net(-tt-) [transitive] (written, especially journalism尤用于新闻) to catch sb or obtain sth in a skilful way（巧妙地）捕获，得到◆A swoop by customs officers netted a large quantity of drugs.海关人员突然搜查，缉获了大量毒品。ⓘ People might also net such things as business, a contract or clients. * net还可与business、contract或client搭配。
protect
verb
➡ See also the entry for ⇨ save1另见save条第1义protect ♦︎ defend ♦︎ guard ♦︎ preserve ♦︎ safeguard ♦︎ shield ♦︎ shelter ♦︎ secureThese words all mean to make sure that sb/sth is not harmed, injured or damaged.这些词均表示保护、防护。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to protect / defend / guard / preserve / safeguard / shield / shelter / secure sb / sth from sth◆to protect / defend / guard / safeguard / secure sth against sth◆to protect / defend yourself◆to protect / preserve / safeguard jobs◆to protect / preserve a species◆heavily protected / defended / guarded■protect [transitive, intransitive] to make sure that sb/sth is not harmed, injured or damaged保护；防护◆They huddled together to protect themselves from the wind.他们挤在一起避风。◆Each company is fighting to protect its own commercial interests.每家公司都在奋力保护自己的商业利益。◆The paint helps protect against rust.这种油漆有助于防锈。OPPexpose ⇨ expose see also protection ⇨ security■defend [transitive, intransitive] to protect sb/sth from attack防御；保护；保卫◆All our officers are trained to defend themselves against knife attacks.我们所有警察都接受过自卫训练，能够对付持刀袭击。◆Troops have been sent to defend the borders.已派出部队守卫边疆。◆It is impossible to defend against an all-out attack.防御全面进攻是不可能的。 see also defence ⇨ precaution■guard [transitive] to protect property, places or people from attack or danger警卫，守卫，保卫（财产、地方或人）◆Delegates at the conference were guarded by the police.与会者受到警方的保护。◆You can't get in; the whole place is guarded.你进不去的，整个地方戒备森严。◆ (figurative) The recipe is a closely guarded secret.这个秘方受到严密保护。 see also guard ⇨ guardnoun, guard ⇨ watchnoun■preserve [transitive] (ratherformal) to keep sb/sth alive or existing, or safe from harm or danger使继续存活；保护；保全◆To preserve life should always be the goal.保护生命永远是最终目标。◆The society was set up to preserve endangered species from extinction.成立这个协会是为了保护濒危物种免遭灭绝。◆She was determined to preserve her independence and way of life.她决意保持独立和自己的生活方式。▸preservation
noun
[uncountable] ◆The central issue in the strike was the preservation of jobs.这次罢工的核心问题是保留工作岗位。■safeguard / /ˈseɪfgɑːd; NAmEˈseɪfgɑːrd/ [transitive, intransitive] (formal) to protect sth from loss, harm or damage保护，保障，捍卫（免遭损失、伤害或损坏）◆It is hoped that the order will safeguard jobs at the plant.人们希望这份订单能够保住厂里的工作岗位。◆The leaflet explains how to safeguard against dangers in the home.这本小册子告诉人们在家里如何防备各种危险。 see also safeguard ⇨ precaution■shield /ʃiːld/ / [transitive] to protect sb/sth from danger, harm or sth unpleasant, especially by putting sb/sth between them and the source of danger保护（尤指以人或物隔开使免遭危险、伤害或不快）◆I shielded my eyes against the glare.我挡住眼睛以避开强光。◆Police believe that somebody is shielding the killer.警方认为有人把杀人犯藏了起来。◆You can't shield her from the truth forever.不可能永远瞒着她，不让她知道事实真相。 see also shield ⇨ precaution■shelter [transitive] to give sb/sth a place where they are protected from the weather or from danger保护；使躲避（风雨或危险）◆Trees shelter the house from the wind.树给房子挡住了风。◆Perhaps I sheltered my daughter too much(= protected her too much from unpleasant or difficult experiences).也许我对女儿过度保护了。 see also shelter ⇨ shelternoun■secure /sɪˈkjʊə(r); NAmEsəˈkjʊr/ [transitive] to protect sth so that it is safe and difficult for other people to attack or damage保护；保卫；使安全◆No home can be completely secured against intruders.没有一个家的保安程度能严密到外人完全闯不进来。◆The windows were secured with locks and bars.窗户上装了锁和防护栏。◆The government has deployed 35 000 troops in an effort to secure the border.政府部署了3.5万人的部队以保卫边境安全。 see also security ⇨ security
firm
adjective
firm ♦︎ secure ♦︎ steady ♦︎ stableThese words all describe sth that is strongly fixed in place and not likely to move.这些词均表示牢固的、稳固的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a firm / secure / steady / stable foundation◆a firm / secure / stable base■firmstrongly fixed in place, especially on sth heavy or strong that is not likely to move or change牢固的；稳固的◆Stand the fish tank on a firm base.把鱼缸放在牢固的基座上。◆No building can stand without firm foundations, and neither can a marriage.没有稳固的基础，建筑就不牢靠，婚姻也是如此。 see also firm ⇨ solid, firm ⇨ tight▸firmly
adverb
◆Make sure the cover is firmly fixed in place.一定要把罩子牢牢地固定在适当的地方。■secure / /sɪˈkjʊə(r); NAmEsəˈkjʊr/ fixed firmly and correctly and therefore not likely to move, fall or break牢固的；稳固的；坚固的◆The aerial doesn't look very secure to me.我看这天线不太牢固。◆It was difficult to maintain a secure foothold on the ice.在冰上不容易站稳脚。■steadyfirmly fixed, supported or balanced; not shaking or likely to fall稳的；平稳的；稳固的◆He held the boat steady as she got in.他把船稳住，让她上了船。◆Such fine work requires a good eye and a steady hand.做这样精细的工作，眼要尖、手要稳。◆She's not very steady on her feet these days.她如今站不太稳了。OPPunsteadyⓘ Unsteady describes a person who is not completely in control of their movements and might fall, or a part of the body that is shaking or moving in a way that is not controlled. * unsteady表示人站不稳的、摇晃的或身体部位颤抖的、抖动的◆She is still a little unsteady on her feet after the operation.手术后她还有点站不稳。◆With unsteady hands he opened the door and peered out.他用颤抖的双手打开门，向外窥视。 see also steady ⇨ leanverb2, steady ⇨ steadyadj.■stable /ˈsteɪbl/ / not likely to fall over稳固的；牢固的◆This ladder doesn't seem very stable.这架梯子好像不太稳。OPPunstable see also stable ⇨ steady
safe1
adjective
safe and well平安无恙a safe distance安全距离a safe investmentsafe ♦︎ OK ♦︎ all right ♦︎ in one piece ♦︎ unharmed ♦︎ out of harm's way ♦︎ unscathed ♦︎ unhurt ♦︎ alive and well ♦︎ secure ♦︎ uninjuredThese words all describe sb/sth that is protected from danger or harm or is not harmed, damaged or injured.这些词均表示处境安全、未受伤害或损坏。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆safe / secure from sth◆unharmed / unscathed / unhurt by sth◆to remain safe / OK / all right / in one piece / unharmed / unscathed / alive and well / secure◆to escape unharmed / unscathed / unhurt / uninjured◆apparently / completely safe / unharmed / unscathed / secure◆perfectly safe / OK / all right / secure◆otherwise OK / all right / unharmed / unhurt / secure■safe [not usually before noun] protected from any danger or harm; not hurt, damaged or lost处境（或情况）安全；未受伤害（或损害）；未丢失◆The children are quite safe here.孩子们在这里十分安全。◆Will the car be safe parked in the road?汽车停在马路上安全吗？◆They aim to make the country safe from terrorist attacks.他们力图使国家免遭恐怖分子袭击。◆The girl was eventually found safe and well.那女孩最终平平安安地找回来了。◆They turned up safe and sound(= with no harm done to them).他们安然无恙地露面了。 see also safety ⇨ shelter▸safely
adverb
◆Let me know you've arrived safely.你平安到达后告诉我一声。◆The money is safely locked in a drawer.钱锁在抽屉里，不会出问题。■OK ( okay) [not usually before noun] (informal, spoken) safe; not hurt or ill平安；安然无恙◆Are you OK?你没事吧？◆Write and let me know you're OK.给我写信报个平安。◆She worries too much－I'll be perfectly OK.她过分担忧了－我会平安无事的。▸OK ( okay)
adverb
◆ (informal, spoken) Did they get there OK?他们平安到达了吗？■all ˈright [not usually before noun] (ratherinformal, spoken) safe; not hurt or ill平安；安然无恙◆I hope the kids are all right.我希望孩子们平安无事。◆He'll be perfectly all right, you'll see.你会看到他平平安安的。▸all ˈright
adverb
◆ (ratherinformal, spoken) Did they get there all right?他们平安到达了吗？NOTE辨析 OK or all right?There is no real difference in meaning between these words. Both are rather informal but OK is slightly more informal than all right.这两个词在含义上没有实质差别，二者都很不正式，但OK略比all right更不正式。➡ See also the entry for ⇨ well另见well条■in one ˈpiece
idiom
(ratherinformal) not injured or damaged, especially after a journey or dangerous experience（尤指旅行或经历危险之后）安然无恙◆She's had a bit of a shock, but she seems to be all in one piece.她受了点惊吓，但看上去安然无恙。■unharmed [not usually before noun] (not used in the comparative or superlative不用于比较级或最高级形式) not injured or damaged after a dangerous or frightening experience（经历危险或恐惧后）未受伤，未受损害◆He was released unharmed after being held hostage for three weeks.他被扣为人质三个星期之后安然获释。■out of harm's ˈway
idiom
in a safe place where sb/sth cannot be injured or damaged or cannot do any harm to sb/sth else在安全的地方；被隔离◆They sent the children to stay with their grandmother, where they would be out of harm's way.他们把孩子送到奶奶家去住，孩子在那里会很安全。◆She put the knife in a drawer, out of harm's way.为安全起见，她把刀放在抽屉里。■unscathed / /ʌnˈskeɪðd/ / [not before noun] (not used in the comparative or superlative不用于比较级或最高级形式) (ratherformal, written) not injured or damaged after a dangerous or frightening experience（经历危险或恐惧后）未受伤，未受损害◆Not many European cities survived the war unscathed.欧洲城市中幸免于战乱的没有几个。■unhurt [not before noun] (not used in the comparative or superlative不用于比较级或最高级形式) not hurt after an experience（经历某事后）未受伤害，平安无事◆He was bruised but otherwise unhurt.他除了一点淤伤之外没有受伤。OPPhurt ⇨ injured■aˌlive and ˈwell
idiom
alive and not injured, especially after being in a situation in which sb was worried that you might be harmed or killed or when sb did not know what had happened to you活着，未受伤（尤含关心他人安危之意）◆He turned up alive and well on my doorstep, after an absence of ten years.阔别十年之后，他毫发无损地出现在我家门前。◆ (ratherinformal) She's alive and well and living in Detroit.她还健在，住在底特律。■secure /sɪˈkjʊə(r); NAmEsəˈkjʊr/ (ratherformal) (of sth important or valuable) in a place or condition that means it cannot be affected or harmed by sth（重要或贵重物品）安全的，稳妥的◆Information must be stored so that it is secure from accidental deletion.资料必须存盘，这样才不至于不小心给删除。◆The roof was secure against the coming winter rains.屋顶很结实，可以抵御即将到来的冬雨。■uninjured [not usually before noun] not injured in any way, especially after being in danger（尤指经历危险后）安然无恙，毫无损伤◆They were shocked but otherwise uninjured.他们受惊了，但毫发无损。ⓘ Uninjured is not used before a noun, except nouns like arm, hand, leg, foot, etc., when one arm, etc. is injured and the other is not. * uninjured一般不用于名词前，但可用在arm、hand、leg、foot等名词前，指没受伤的那一只胳膊、手、腿、脚等◆He grasped the rope with his uninjured hand.他用没受伤的那只手抓住了绳子。OPPinjured ⇨ injuredNOTE辨析 Unharmed, unscathed, unhurt or uninjured?These words all mean 'not hurt after an experience'. Unharmed and unscathed both emphasize the dangerous, frightening or unpleasant nature of the experience; unhurt and uninjured are more factual in tone. Unharmed is often used when sb has been a prisoner and been released; either unharmed or unscathed is used when sb has managed to survive or escape.这些词都表示“在经历某事后安然无恙”。unharmed和unscathed都强调这种经历的危险、可怕与不快，unhurt和uninjured比较着重陈述事实。unharmed常用来表示某人被关押然后安然释放，unharmed或unscathed可用来表示某人幸免于难或成功逃脱。