全民英檢初級至高級單字 &托福單字
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Day 323 Oct. 31
se.cure [s0'kjUr] adj. 1. 安全的；牢固的；鎖牢的 ( insecure )
The fort was secure against any surprise attack.
People tried to make their houses secure before the storm hit.
Make sure the rope is secure before you start climbing.
Locks on the windows will make your house more secure.
2. (局勢或工作) 穩定的；穩固的
It’s nice to have a secure job and not have to worry about the future.
3. 安心的 sure; confident
She is secure in knowing that her parents love her.
v. 1. (經過努力) 獲得；弄到；擁有；實現 to get; obtain
She is hoping to secure a position in the library. 99學
We secured permission to visit the school.
to secure a contract /deal
The team managed to secure a place in the finals.
He secured 3,000 votes.
2. 保衛；使安全 to make a building or area safe
A police guard secured the bank against robbery.
The windows were secured with locks and bars.
a savings plan that will secure your child’s future
securely [s0'kjUrli] adv. 安全地；牢固地 90學
For safety, guns should be kept in a securely locked cabinet.
She locked the door securely behind her.
Make sure the ropes are securely fastened.
se.cu.ri.ty [s0'kjUrDti] n. 1. 安全措施；安全工作
They increased security at airports after the attack, for example by having more
guards and searching more bags.
Security has been tightened at the airport.
2. 安全；防禦；保護 protection from danger or loss
We cannot guarantee the security of things you leave in your hotel room.
Terrorism is a threat to world peace and security.
The owner put two locks on every door for better security.
3. 抵押品
Their house was their security for the loan.
securities [s0'kjUrDtiz] n. 證券
government securities
security deposit 押金；保證金
The landlord requires a security deposit of one month’s rent.
al.ti.tude [}$ltD`tud] n. 海拔；高度 distance above sea level 99學 65
It can be hard to breathe at high altitudes.
Our airplane is flying at an altitude of 35,000 feet (10,660 meters).
in.no.vate [}0nD`vet] v. 創新
A scientist innovated by creating voice commands for her computer.
We try not to repeat what we did in the past — we want to innovate.
in.no.va.tion [0nD}veNDn] n. 創新something new made or improved with creativity
Car telephones were an innovation in the 1980s.
We are constantly seeing new innovations in medicine that can improve health.
innovative [}0nD`vet0v] adj. 創新的 96指87甄
I think John’s ideas are very innovative.
The company has been successful by developing innovative new products.
There will be a prize for the most innovative design.
innovator [}0nD`vetQ] n. 創新者
He is known as a great /brilliant /gifted innovator in his field.
conspire [kDn}spa0r] v. 1. 密謀；共謀to secretly plan with other people to do
something harmful or illegal
They were accused of conspiring against the government.
The generals conspired to take over the government.
~ a company conspiring with local stores to fix prices
2. 同時發生(而導致不良後果)to happen at the same time and cause a bad result
Events conspired to ensure he lost the election.
Everything conspired to make his life a misery.
Circumstances had conspired against them.
conspiracy [kDn'sp0rDsi] n. 陰謀
They were charged with conspiracy to murder.
The generals joined in a conspiracy to overthrow their country’s dictator.
There was a conspiracy to assassinate the president that involved many people.
conspirator [kDn'sp0rDtQ] n. 陰謀家someone who is part of a group that is
planning a conspiracy
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