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security noun
⇨ security (airport security) ⇨ safety (job security) security noun security ♦︎ protection ♦︎ defence ♦︎ coverThese are all words for a situation where sb/sth is protected by sb/sth. 这些词均表示保护、防御、掩护。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆protection / defence from / of / against sth◆adequate security / protection / defence◆effective protection / defence◆to provide security / protection / defence / cover■ security /sɪˈkjʊərəti; NAmE səˈkjʊrəti/ [uncountable] the activities involved in protecting a country, building or person against attack or danger 保护措施；安全工作◆The incident has provoked calls to tighten airport security.该事件引发了加强机场安全措施的呼声。◆The government claimed that the organization posed a threat to national security (= the defence of a country).政府声称该组织对国家安全构成了威胁。◆The visit took place amidst tight security (= the use of many police officers).访问是在戒备森严的情况下进行的。◆The demonstrations were brutally broken up by the security forces (= the police, army, etc.).游行示威遭到安保部队的粗暴制止。◆Investigations are continuing into a security alert in the city yesterday.对昨天在该市发出安全警报一事的调查仍在进行中。 see also secure ⇨ protect ■ protection [uncountable] (rather formal) the act of protecting sb/sth against injury, damage, attack, danger or being used in the wrong way; the state of being protected in this way 保护；防卫◆Remember to bring clothes that provide adequate protection against the wind and rain.记着带上足以遮风挡雨的衣服。◆He asked to be put under police protection.他请求警方保护。◆She acknowledged that much work needs to be done to improve data protection laws.她承认在完善数据保护法规方面还有许多工作要做。 see also protect ⇨ protect , protective ⇨ protective ■ defence (BrE) (NAmE defense) [uncountable] the act of protecting sb/sth against attack or criticism 防御；保护；保卫◆He paid tribute to all those who had died in defence of their country.他高度赞扬了所有为保卫祖国而献身的人。◆What points can be raised in defence of this argument?能提出什么论点来为这种说法辩护呢？◆When her brother was criticized she leapt to his defence.她的弟弟受到批评时，她马上跳出来袒护他。◆He has shown courage in coming to the defence of the embattled president.在保护处境艰难的总统时，他表现得十分勇敢。ⓘ Self-defence is the act of doing or saying sth to protect yourself when you are being attacked or criticized. * self-defence指在遭到攻击或批评时以行动或言辞来保护自己的行为◆The man later told police that he was acting in self-defence.后来那人对警察说他当时是在自卫。 see also defend ⇨ explain 2 ■ cover [uncountable] support and protection that is provided when sb is attacking or in danger of being attacked 掩护；防护◆The ships needed air cover (= protection by military planes) once they reached enemy waters.这些船只一旦进入敌方水域就需要空中掩护。 safety noun safety ♦︎ security ♦︎ welfare ♦︎ well-beingThese are all words for the protection of sb/sth from harm or danger. 这些词均表示安全、安稳、安乐。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆for safety / security◆comparative / reasonable / relative safety / security◆economic / financial / material security / welfare / well-being◆to improve safety / security / sb's welfare / sb's well-being◆to promote the safety / welfare / well-being of sb / sth■ safety [uncountable] the state of being protected from danger or harm; the state of not being dangerous 安全；平安；安全性◆Children need a place where they can play in safety.孩子们需要一个可以安全玩耍的地方。◆He was kept in custody for his own safety.拘押他是为了他本人的安全。◆I'm worried about the safety of the treatment.我担心这种疗法的安全性。◆He is involved in local campaigns to improve road safety.他参与了当地改善道路安全的活动。◆The airline has an excellent safety record.这家航空公司有极好的安全记录。■ security [uncountable] protection against sth bad that might happen in the future; the state of feeling happy and safe from danger or worry 担保；保障；安全；平安◆The plan offers your family financial security in the event of your death.这个计划会在您万一离世的情况下为您的家人提供财务保障。◆Job security (the guarantee that you will keep your job) is a thing of the past.现在已经没有所谓稳定有保障的工作了。◆She'd allowed herself to be lulled into a false sense of security (= a feeling that she was safe when in fact she was in danger).她让自己陷入一种虚假的安全感之中。NOTE 辨析 Safety or security? Safety is used especially to talk about protection from physical harm or danger; in this meaning security is used more to talk about being or feeling financially or emotionally protected. * safety尤指身体健康或平安；security表达此义时更多指财务或情感上的保障。■ welfare /ˈwelfeə(r); NAmE ˈwelfer/ [uncountable] the general health, happiness, comfort or safety of a person, animal or group （个体或群体的）安康，幸福◆We are concerned about the child's welfare.我们关注的是那孩子的福祉。■ ˈwell-being [uncountable] the general good health, happiness or comfort of a person or community （个人或团体的）健康，幸福，安乐◆Physical and emotional well-being are closely linked.身体健康与情绪健康紧密相连。◆This industry is vital to the economic well-being of the city.该行业对这个城市的经济繁荣至关重要。◆She was filled with a sense of well-being.她充满了安适康乐的感觉。NOTE 辨析 Welfare or well-being?Sb's welfare is their level of health, happiness or safety, whether this is good or bad. * welfare指健康状况、幸福指数或安全程度，不论其好坏高低◆She was filled with a sense of welfare. Well-being is a level of health, happiness or comfort that is good; it is not usually used to talk about sb's safety. * well-being指健康、幸福、安乐的上佳状态，通常不指某人的安全状况◆We are concerned about the child's well-being. |