英語

security

gb/sɪkjˈʊɹɪti/ us/sɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
A2 英語
~ 700
語義
0件の語義
名詞 A2 state
1

Protection from harm or danger

A state where you are safe and not in danger.

用法パターン: [someone]'s security
よくある間違い:
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.
類義語
safety (Often focuses more on freedom from accidents or unintentional harm, while 'security' can include protection from deliberate threats.)
対義語
danger (Represents the presence of harm or threat, the opposite of being secure.)
コロケーション
national security |personal security |security measures |security guard |security system
テーマ
safety |daily life |law |daily_life
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.
名詞 A2 entity
2

Protective personnel or systems

People or things that keep a place or person safe.

用法パターン: [place] has [security]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse this with the general state of safety; here it refers specifically to people or systems providing protection.
類義語
guards (Refers specifically to people who protect a place, not systems or measures.)
対義語
intruders (People who enter a place without permission, often causing a security problem.)
コロケーション
airport security |security guard |security team
テーマ
safety |law |work |daily_life
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • Security is at the front door.
  • The school has security to protect students.
  • Security checks everyone before they go in.
名詞 formal B1 entity
3

Measures for protection

Actions or things used to keep people or things safe.

用法パターン: [place] has [security measures]
類義語
protection measures (A broader term that can include non-security-related safety steps.)
対義語
vulnerability (A weakness that could be exploited by threats.)
コロケーション
security measures |security checks |security procedures
テーマ
business |technology |law |daily_life
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • The office has new security measures.
  • Security checks are important at the airport.
  • We need good security for our computers.
名詞 technical B1 state
4

Financial stability and safety

When you have enough money to feel safe about your future.

用法パターン: financial security
類義語
stability (A broad term that can refer to many kinds of steadiness, not just financial.)
対義語
poverty (Lack of money and resources, opposite of financial stability.)
コロケーション
financial security |economic security
テーマ
business |finance |daily_life
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • My parents want financial security for me.
  • He saved money for his future security.
  • We want economic security in our country.
名詞 technical B2 entity
5

Tradable financial asset

A thing like a stock or bond that you can buy and sell for investment.

類義語
investment instrument (General term for any item used for investing, not only securities.)
対義語
liability (Something owed rather than owned as an asset.)
コロケーション
trade securities |government securities
テーマ
business |finance
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • I bought some securities from the bank.
  • They sell government securities.
  • He trades securities every day.
文法
辞書形
security
IPA
GB/sɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
US/sɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
音節・強勢
se - cur - ity (3音節)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cur)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: security
  • Plural: securities, security
関連語
Forms
securities noun
Core family
secure adjective B1 securely adverb B2
Related words
safety noun A2 protection noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
insecure adjective B1 insecurity noun B1 insecurely adverb B2
表現

tighten security

1
/tˈaɪtən sɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
fixed phrase

Increase protective measures

To make rules and actions stronger to keep people or things safe.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • The company reported a major security breach affecting customer data.
  • Security breaches can cost businesses millions of dollars.

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