secure

secure — 形容詞

1. 固定牢固的，不會移動或掉落（held in place so that it will not come loose or drop）

1.形容詞B1
釋義

牢固的

固定妥當，不會移動或掉落

固定牢固的，不會移動或掉落（held in place so that it will not come loose or drop）

例句

Make sure the shelf is secure before placing heavy books on it.

在放重書之前，要確認書架是牢固的。

secure before [action]: check stability in advance

The roof tiles were not secure after the storm loosened them.

屋頂的瓦片在風暴後鬆脫，已經不牢固了。

同義詞
  • firm

    similar meaning but 'firm' emphasises resistance to pressure, while 'secure' emphasises freedom from movement

  • stable

    focuses on not shaking or tipping, while 'secure' often implies being fastened or locked

反義詞
  • loose

    opposite meaning — not firmly fixed or attached

文法句型

be + securely + fastened/mounted

用法筆記

Commonly used after linking verbs like 'be', 'feel', or 'seem' to describe the state of an object.

常見錯誤

❌The shelf is securely' (using adverb where adjective is needed).
✅The shelf is secure.
💡After a linking verb, use the adjective 'secure', not the adverb 'securely'.

2. 穩定的，可靠的，不太可能失敗或失去的（likely to continue without failing or being lost; dependable）

2.形容詞B2
釋義

穩固的

穩定可靠，不易失敗或失去

穩定的，可靠的，不太可能失敗或失去的（likely to continue without failing or being lost; dependable）

例句

After years of freelancing, Mira finally found a secure job with a steady income.

經過多年的自由接案工作後，Mira 終於找到一份收入穩定的正職工作。

secure + job: reliable employment

A secure internet connection is essential for video calls.

穩固的網路連線對視訊通話來說是必要的。

同義詞
  • stable

    more general; 'secure' adds a strong sense of protection against loss

  • reliable

    focuses on trustworthiness; 'secure' focuses on continuity and freedom from failure

反義詞
  • unstable

    the opposite of stable/dependable

  • precarious

    formal; describes a situation at risk of collapsing

文法句型

secure + job/future/income

用法筆記

Collocates strongly with nouns like 'job', 'future', 'income', 'supply', 'connection'.

常見錯誤

❌I have a safety job' (confusing 'safe' with 'secure').
✅I have a secure job.
💡'Secure' with a job means it is stable and unlikely to be lost; 'safe' is not used this way.

3. 安全的，免受危險或威脅的（protected from harm, attack, or loss; safe）

3.形容詞B1
釋義

安全的

不受危險或威脅的

安全的，免受危險或威脅的（protected from harm, attack, or loss; safe）

例句

Keep your passport in a secure place when you travel.

旅行時要把護照放在安全的地方。

secure + place: where items are safe

The village was secure against flooding after the new dam was built.

新建的水壩完工之後，那個村莊就不怕淹水了。

secure against [risk]: protected from a specific danger

同義詞
  • safe

    more general; 'secure' often implies deliberate protective measures were taken

  • protected

    focuses on active defence; 'secure' can describe a state without specifying who does the protecting

反義詞

文法句型

secure + from/against + [danger]

用法筆記

Can be followed by 'from' or 'against' to specify the danger: 'secure from attack', 'secure against theft'.

常見錯誤

❌I feel safely in my home' (using adverb instead of adjective).
✅I feel secure in my home.
💡After 'feel', use the adjective form.

4. 安全加密的，受保護的（of a computer, connection, or network — safe against unauthorised acc

4.形容詞B2
釋義

安全加密的

電腦或網路受到防護，防止資料被竊取

安全加密的，受保護的（of a computer, connection, or network — safe against unauthorised access, theft of information, or hacking）

例句

Always use a secure connection when accessing your online bank account.

登入網路銀行時，務必使用安全加密的連線。

secure + connection: online safety

The company moved all customer data to a secure server.

那家公司把所有客戶資料移轉到安全的伺服器上。

同義詞
  • encrypted

    more technical — specifically means data is encoded; 'secure' is broader

  • protected

    general; 'secure' in computing often implies encryption and authentication

反義詞
  • insecure

    not protected, vulnerable to attacks

文法句型

secure + [connection/system/server]

用法筆記

In computing, 'secure' often refers to encryption protocols (HTTPS, SSL/TLS). A 'secure website' uses HTTPS encryption.

5. 難以逃脫的，戒備森嚴的（of a place — difficult to leave or escape from）

5.形容詞B2
釋義

難以逃脫的

戒備森嚴，難以離開或逃出

難以逃脫的，戒備森嚴的（of a place — difficult to leave or escape from）

例句

The prisoner was moved to a secure unit with higher walls and more guards.

那名囚犯被轉移到一個戒備更森嚴的監獄單位，有更高的圍牆和更多的警衛。

secure unit: place designed to prevent escape

Children in the secure ward could only play outside under supervision.

在那個管制病房裡的孩子們只能在監督下到戶外遊戲。

同義詞
  • locked

    simpler but less formal; 'secure' implies multiple systems prevent escape

  • confining

    emphasises restriction of movement; 'secure' also includes safety aspects

反義詞
  • open

    accessible, not restricting movement

文法句型

secure + [place: prison/room/wing]

用法筆記

Typically describes prisons, psychiatric wards, or detention centres where keeping people inside is the main concern.

6. 感到安心自信的，沒有疑慮的（feeling confident and free from doubt or worry about yourself or y

6.形容詞B2
釋義

自信安心的

對自己或人際關係沒有疑慮

感到安心自信的，沒有疑慮的（feeling confident and free from doubt or worry about yourself or your relationships）

例句

Children who grow up with loving parents feel more secure in their relationships.

在充滿關愛的父母陪伴下長大的孩子，在人際關係中會感到更安心自信。

feel secure in [relationships]: emotional confidence

Mira felt secure about her decision to change careers.

Mira 對自己轉換跑道的決定感到安心。

同義詞
  • confident

    broader; 'secure' adds emotional stability and the absence of fear

  • assured

    similar but slightly more formal; 'secure' implies deeper emotional grounding

反義詞
  • insecure

    lacking confidence, full of self-doubt

  • anxious

    worried and uneasy about oneself or relationships

文法句型

feel secure + about/in + [something]

用法筆記

Often used with 'feel' and a preposition ('about', 'in') to indicate the source of confidence. Distinct from sense 3: this is emotional safety, not physical safety.

常見錯誤

❌I feel myself secure to pass the exam' (wrong pattern).
✅I feel secure about passing the exam.
💡Use 'feel secure about + gerund/noun', not 'feel oneself secure to + verb'.

7. 財務穩健的，無損失風險的（financially sound; carrying no serious risk of loss）

7.形容詞B2
釋義

財務穩健的

有足夠資金，沒有損失風險

財務穩健的，無損失風險的（financially sound; carrying no serious risk of loss）

例句

Most retirees want a secure investment that will not lose value over time.

大多數退休人士希望投資穩健，不會隨著時間貶值。

secure + investment: low-risk financial product

David felt financially secure after paying off all his debts.

David 還清所有債務後，覺得自己的財務狀況穩健多了。

同義詞
  • stable

    broader; 'secure' in finance implies safety from loss specifically

  • low-risk

    more precise but less common in everyday language

反義詞
  • risky

    involving the chance of financial loss

  • unsound

    not financially reliable

文法句型

financially secure

secure + [investment/retirement/income]

用法筆記

Often modified by 'financially' or 'economically' to clarify the domain. A 'secure investment' typically carries low risk, though returns may also be lower.

secure — 動詞