security
gb/sɪkjˈʊɹɪti/ us/sɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 700
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
A2
state
1
Protection from harm or danger
A state where you are safe and not in danger.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone]'s security
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'security' with 'safety'. 'Security' often involves protection against intentional harm, like crime, whereas 'safety' can refer to being free from all kinds of danger, including accidents.
Συνώνυμα
safety (Often focuses more on freedom from accidents or unintentional harm, while 'security' can include protection from deliberate threats.)
Αντώνυμα
danger (Represents the presence of harm or threat, the opposite of being secure.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
national security
|personal security
|security measures
|security guard
|security system
Θέματα
safety
|daily life
|law
|daily_life
Παραδείγματα
- The airport has tight security to protect passengers.
- She values the security of living in a safe neighborhood.
- Security was increased after the recent incident.
- Good lighting can improve the security of your home.
- They hired extra staff to provide security during the event.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The police help to give us security.
- I feel security in my home.
- The bank has good security.
- There is a security guard at the door.
Ουσιαστικό
A2
entity
2
Protective personnel or systems
People or things that keep a place or person safe.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[place] has [security]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse this with the general state of safety; here it refers specifically to people or systems providing protection.
Συνώνυμα
guards (Refers specifically to people who protect a place, not systems or measures.)
Αντώνυμα
intruders (People who enter a place without permission, often causing a security problem.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
airport security
|security guard
|security team
Θέματα
safety
|law
|work
|daily_life
Παραδείγματα
- Security stopped us at the gate.
- The concert had heavy security to manage the crowd.
- Call building security if you see anything suspicious.
- Security will check your bags before you enter.
- They improved their security with new cameras.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Security is at the front door.
- The school has security to protect students.
- Security checks everyone before they go in.
Ουσιαστικό
formal
B1
entity
3
Measures for protection
Actions or things used to keep people or things safe.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[place] has [security measures]
Συνώνυμα
protection measures (A broader term that can include non-security-related safety steps.)
Αντώνυμα
vulnerability (A weakness that could be exploited by threats.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
security measures
|security checks
|security procedures
Θέματα
business
|technology
|law
|daily_life
Παραδείγματα
- The company updated its security measures after the breach.
- Security procedures are strict in this building.
- Effective security can prevent data theft.
- They invested in better security for their network.
- Security checks are required before entry.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The office has new security measures.
- Security checks are important at the airport.
- We need good security for our computers.
Ουσιαστικό
technical
B1
state
4
Financial stability and safety
When you have enough money to feel safe about your future.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
financial security
Συνώνυμα
stability (A broad term that can refer to many kinds of steadiness, not just financial.)
Αντώνυμα
poverty (Lack of money and resources, opposite of financial stability.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
financial security
|economic security
Θέματα
business
|finance
|daily_life
Παραδείγματα
- He worked hard to achieve financial security for his family.
- Pensions provide some security in old age.
- Her savings give her a sense of security.
- Many people worry about their economic security during a recession.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- My parents want financial security for me.
- He saved money for his future security.
- We want economic security in our country.
Ουσιαστικό
technical
B2
entity
5
Tradable financial asset
A thing like a stock or bond that you can buy and sell for investment.
Συνώνυμα
investment instrument (General term for any item used for investing, not only securities.)
Αντώνυμα
liability (Something owed rather than owned as an asset.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
trade securities
|government securities
Θέματα
business
|finance
Παραδείγματα
- She invested heavily in government securities.
- The firm trades in various securities on the stock exchange.
- Securities must be registered before they are sold to the public.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I bought some securities from the bank.
- They sell government securities.
- He trades securities every day.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
security
IPA
GB/sɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
US/sɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
se - cur - ity (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cur)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: security
- Plural: securities, security
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
tighten security
1/tˈaɪtən sɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
fixed phrase
Increase protective measures
To make rules and actions stronger to keep people or things safe.
Παραδείγματα
- The school decided to tighten security after the incident.
- Airports have tightened security since last year.
security blanket
1/sɪkjˈʊɹɪti blˈæŋkɪt/
idiom
informal
Comfort item for reassurance
Something that makes you feel safe and comfortable, often a blanket for a child.
Παραδείγματα
- Her old teddy bear is her security blanket when she's nervous.
- For him, coffee in the morning is like a security blanket.
security blanket
2/sɪkjˈʊɹɪti blˈæŋkɪt/
idiom
object or habit giving comfort
Something, often a special object or habit, that makes a person feel safe and calm, especially a child.
Παραδείγματα
- The little boy refuses to sleep without his security blanket.
- For many people, their phone has become a kind of security blanket.
- He treats his job as a security blanket and is afraid to try something new.
security breach
1/sɪkjˈʊɹɪti bɹˈit͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Unauthorized access to secure data/system
When someone gets into a computer system or place without permission.
Παραδείγματα
- The company reported a major security breach affecting customer information.
- A security breach led to stolen passwords.
security breach
2/sɪkjˈʊɹɪti bɹˈit͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
technical
Failure of protection allowing access
When someone gets into a place, system, or information without permission because protection failed.
Παραδείγματα
- The company reported a major security breach affecting customer data.
- Security breaches can cost businesses millions of dollars.