safer
safer — 名詞
- safersingular
- safersplural
1. a metal box or cabinet with a strong lock, used to store money, important docume
保險箱
存放貴重物品的金屬箱
a metal box or cabinet with a strong lock, used to store money, important documents, or valuable items
Talia keeps her grandmother's gold ring in the safe at home.
Talia 把她祖母的金戒指存放在家裡的保險箱中。
The hotel room has a small safe where guests can lock their passports and cash.
飯店房間裡有一個小保險箱，客人可以鎖放護照和現金。
collocation: hotel safe / room safe
The jeweller placed the diamonds in the safe before closing for the night.
珠寶商在打烊前把鑽石放進了保險箱。
There is a hidden safe behind the painting in the old library.
舊圖書館的畫作後面藏了一個保險箱。
The bank manager opened the large safe to check the deposit boxes inside.
銀行經理打開大型保險箱，檢查裡面的保管箱。
文法句型
a/the safe
safes (plural)
用法筆記
Countable noun: one safe, two safes. The plural is spelled safes (not saves). The noun is often used in compounds such as safecracker and safe-deposit box.
常見錯誤
2. a thin rubber covering worn on the penis during sex to prevent pregnancy or the
保險套
避孕用橡膠套（非正式用語）
a thin rubber covering worn on the penis during sex to prevent pregnancy or the spread of disease
The clinic gives out free safes to young people as part of their health programme.
診所免費發放保險套給年輕人，作為健康推廣計畫的一部分。
collocation: free safes at clinics
Jiwoo bought a packet of safes at the pharmacy near his apartment.
Jiwoo 在公寓附近的藥局買了一包保險套。
Many couples use safes as their main method of birth control.
許多伴侶以保險套作為主要的避孕方式。
The nurse showed the students how to put on a safe correctly.
護理師向學生示範如何正確戴上保險套。
Piotr always keeps a safe in his bedside drawer just in case.
Piotr 總是在床頭櫃裡放一個保險套，以備不時之需。
- condom
the standard term in formal and medical English
- prophylactic
formal medical term, less common in everyday speech
文法句型
a safe
safes (plural)
use a safe
用法筆記
Informal British English. In formal writing or medical contexts, the word condom is preferred over safe.
常見錯誤
safer — 形容詞
- saferpositive
- saferercomparative
- saferestsuperlative
1. not in a situation where you could be hurt, harmed, or have something taken from
安全的
不受傷害或威脅
not in a situation where you could be hurt, harmed, or have something taken from you.
The children are safe inside the house during the storm.
暴風雨期間，孩子們在屋子裡很安全。
predicative: be + safe + in + [place]
Keep your passport in a safe place where no one can steal it.
把護照放在安全的地方，避免被偷走。
attributive: safe + [noun] (safe place)
Zola felt safe from the cold wind inside the warm cabin.
Zola 在溫暖的小木屋裡，覺得不受寒風侵襲。
The firefighter said the family was safe and did not need to leave.
消防員說這家人很安全，不需要撤離。
Isabela locked the door to make sure her grandmother was safe at home.
Isabela 鎖上門，確保祖母在家裡很安全。
- secure
more formal; emphasises being firmly protected against attack or loss
- protected
focuses on the action of someone or something keeping you from harm
- out of danger
used specifically after a dangerous situation has passed
文法句型
safe + from + [danger/threat]
safe + in + [place]
用法筆記
Commonly used with 'from' to specify the danger avoided, or with 'in' to specify a protected location.
常見錯誤
2. having come through a dangerous or difficult event without being hurt or damaged
安然無恙
經歷危險後未受傷
having come through a dangerous or difficult event without being hurt or damaged.
All the passengers were pulled from the crashed bus safe and without a scratch.
所有乘客都從撞毀的公車中被救了出來，安然無恙，毫髮無傷。
predicative use after rescue/crisis
The cat climbed down from the tree safe, to everyone's great relief.
那隻貓從樹上爬下來，安然無恙，讓大家鬆了一口氣。
Rin called her mother to say she was safe after the earthquake.
Rin 打電話給媽媽，說她在地震後很平安。
The hikers were lost for two nights but were found safe by the search team.
那些登山客失蹤了兩晚，但被搜救隊找到時都安然無恙。
Lakshmi checked that all her friends were safe after the flood warnings ended.
Lakshmi 確認了所有朋友在洪水警報解除後都平安無事。
文法句型
safe after + [event]
safe despite + [danger]
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1 (FREE FROM DANGER), this sense is always predicative — you cannot say 'a safe passenger' to mean an unharmed one. It focuses on the outcome after a dangerous event.
常見錯誤
3. completely free from injury, damage, or loss, especially after a worrying period
完好無缺
經歷憂慮後發現無損
completely free from injury, damage, or loss, especially after a worrying period when someone was missing or in danger.
The little girl was found safe and sound in the forest after a three-hour search.
經過三個小時的搜索，小女孩在森林裡被找到了，完好無缺。
fixed phrase: safe and sound
Jin texted his family to say he had arrived safe and sound.
Jin 傳簡訊給家人說他已完好無缺地抵達。
After the boat nearly capsized, every sailor reached the shore safe and sound.
船差點翻覆之後，所有水手都完好無缺地抵達了岸邊。
The package arrived safe and sound despite the rough handling during the journey.
儘管運送過程中受到粗暴對待，包裹還是完好無缺地送達了。
- safe and sound
the most common set phrase for this sense; emphasises both security and good condition
文法句型
safe and sound
arrive safe
be found safe and well
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2 (NOT HARMED): sense 2 is a simple statement that someone was not hurt. This sense adds emotional weight — a period of worry or uncertainty preceded the discovery that the person or thing was safe. The fixed phrase 'safe and sound' is the most common expression.
4. not presenting any danger; unable to hurt people or damage things.
無害的
不會造成傷害
not presenting any danger; unable to hurt people or damage things.
Is this water safe to drink straight from the tap?
這水從水龍頭直接喝是安全的嗎？
safe + to-infinitive: safe to drink / safe to use
The wooden toys are painted with safe colours that will not hurt children.
這些木製玩具使用了無害的顏料，不會傷害兒童。
attributive: safe + [noun] for harmless things
The doctor said the medicine was safe for pregnant women to take.
醫生說這種藥孕婦可以安全服用。
Anya checked that the playground equipment was safe before letting the children play.
Anya 在讓孩子們去玩之前，先確認了遊樂設施是安全的。
The beach is safe for swimming because there are no strong currents.
這片海灘沒有強勁水流，可以安全游泳。
文法句型
safe for + [person/animal]
safe to + [verb]
safe enough
常見錯誤
5. designed or intended to protect valuable things so that they cannot be lost, sto
安全的；防盜的
保管貴重物品不易失竊
designed or intended to protect valuable things so that they cannot be lost, stolen, or damaged.
Keep your jewellery in a safe box at the hotel during your trip.
旅行期間把首飾放在飯店裡的保險箱裡。
attributive: safe + [container]
The museum keeps the ancient paintings in a safe room with special locks.
博物館把古代畫作保存在設有特殊鎖具的安全室裡。
Nora put her passport in a safe drawer so it would not get lost.
Nora 把護照放在安全的抽屜裡，以免弄丟。
The bank promised that customers' money would be kept in a safe place.
銀行保證客戶的錢會存放在安全的地方。
文法句型
a safe + [container/place]
keep [something] safe
常見錯誤
6. not involving much risk of loss, failure, or unpleasant results; likely to produ
穩妥的
風險低、結果可靠
not involving much risk of loss, failure, or unpleasant results; likely to produce a good outcome without surprises.
Buying government bonds is considered a safe investment for most people.
對大多數人來說，購買公債被認為是穩妥的投資。
attributive: safe + [financial noun]
It is safe to say that the project will be finished before the deadline.
可以很有把握地說，這個專案會在期限前完成。
fixed phrase: it is safe to say that...
Kabir chose the safe option and took the train instead of driving in the snow.
Kabir 選擇了穩妥的做法，在下雪天搭火車而不是開車。
The hotel was a safe choice because many families had recommended it online.
這家飯店是穩妥的選擇，因為許多家庭在網路上都推薦它。
Zayd made a safe estimate of the costs and added a little extra for emergencies.
Zayd 做了穩妥的費用估算，並多加了一點錢以備急用。
文法句型
a safe + [choice/bet/option/assumption]
it is safe to say
用法筆記
This sense often appears in decision-making contexts. Unlike sense 1 (FREE FROM DANGER), the risk here is not physical harm but financial loss, wasted effort, or embarrassment. The phrase 'it is safe to say' is a common fixed expression for making a confident statement.
常見錯誤
7. describing a political constituency or elected position where one party is almos
安全選區
某政黨長期佔優勢的選區
describing a political constituency or elected position where one party is almost certain to win because voters in that area have consistently supported it for a long period
The constituency of Middleton has been a safe seat for the Conservative Party since the 1980s.
Middleton 選區自 1980 年代以來一直是保守黨的安全選區。
safe seat — fixed phrase for a reliably winnable constituency
Young candidates rarely win in a safe seat unless the sitting member decides to retire.
除非現任議員決定退休，否則年輕候選人很難在安全選區勝出。
The party was shocked when their safe seat was won by an independent candidate.
該黨的安全選區首次被無黨籍候選人拿下。
Political parties usually spend less money campaigning in safe seats than in closely contested ones.
政黨通常會在安全選區花較少競選經費，而在選情膠著的選區投入更多資源。
After the boundary changes, the area became a safer seat for the Liberal Democrats than before.
選區重劃後，該地區對自由民主黨而言變得比以往更安全。
- unassailable
more formal; suggests the seat cannot be lost under any circumstances
- secure
slightly broader; can describe any position that is not under threat
- marginal
describes a seat where the result could easily go either way
- vulnerable
describes a seat that the current holder might lose
文法句型
a safe + noun (seat / constituency)
用法筆記
Commonly used in British political journalism. The seat itself is described as safe, not the candidate. Distinguished from senses 1—6 because this sense has nothing to do with physical danger or protection.
常見錯誤
8. in baseball, describing a batter or runner who gets to a base without the other
安全上壘
棒球中跑者未被觸殺而到達壘包
in baseball, describing a batter or runner who gets to a base without the other team tagging them before they arrive
The umpire shouted 'Safe!' as the runner slid into second base ahead of the ball.
裁判大喊「安全上壘！」因為跑者比球更早滑上二壘。
umpire's call: 'Safe!' — fixed baseball expression
Ananya was called safe at home plate after a close play that the crowd loudly disputed.
Ananya 在本壘板前被判安全上壘，現場觀眾對這個接近的判決大聲抗議。
With two outs, every safe arrival at first base would score a run for the team.
兩人出局且滿壘時，每一次安全上一壘都能為球隊得分。
A runner is safe if any body part touches the base before the defender tags them.
跑者的任何身體部位在防守方觸殺前碰到壘包，即算安全上壘。
- out
the opposite call — the runner has been tagged before reaching the base
文法句型
be safe
be safe at [base]
用法筆記
Used only after a linking verb (predicative position) — you cannot say 'a safe runner' with this meaning. The opposite call is 'out.' Also used as a single-word exclamation by the umpire.
9. describing a person, choice, or thing that you can trust and feel confident abou
可靠的
值得信賴或讓人放心的人事物
describing a person, choice, or thing that you can trust and feel confident about because they are reliable, honest, or carefully considered
The committee agreed that Dr. Okafor was a safe choice for the position of department head.
委員會一致認為 Okafor 博士是擔任系主任的可靠人選。
collocation: a safe choice
My grandmother said that Ms. Chen was a safe pair of hands who could handle any situation.
我奶奶說陳小姐是個值得信賴的人，任何難題交給她都能處理好。
idiomatic: a safe pair of hands
Putting your savings in government bonds is considered a safe option for people who dislike taking risks.
把積蓄投入公債對於不喜歡冒險的人來說是可靠的選擇。
The children felt safe with Aunt Rosa because she always kept her promises and never lost her temper.
孩子們和 Rosa 阿姨在一起時感到安心，因為她總是信守承諾、從不發脾氣。
Investors consider gold a safe asset during periods of economic uncertainty around the world.
在全球經濟不確定時期，投資人視黃金為可靠的資產。
- reliable
more general; focuses on dependability rather than wisdom of choice
- trustworthy
stronger emphasis on honesty and integrity
- dependable
similar to reliable but often used for people in routine roles
- risky
describes a choice that might fail or cause problems
- unreliable
describes a person who cannot be trusted to do what they promise
文法句型
a safe + noun (choice / option / pair of hands)
用法筆記
Frequently placed before a noun (attributive position) — 'a safe choice,' 'a safe pair of hands.' Distinguished from senses 1—6 because this sense does not relate to physical safety from harm or danger, but to trust, reliability, and low risk in decision-making.
常見錯誤
10. used in informal conversation to express agreement with a suggestion or satisfac
沒問題；好的
口語中表示同意或滿意
used in informal conversation to express agreement with a suggestion or satisfaction with a plan, often as a single-word reply
'Let's meet at six instead of five.' 'Safe — I'll see you then,' said Jack.
「我們改成六點見面吧。」「沒問題，到時見。」Jack 說。
single-word informal response: 'Safe.'
'I've reserved a table for seven o'clock at the Thai restaurant.' 'Safe, that sounds great,' replied Sofia.
「我已經在泰國餐廳訂了七點的位子。」「好的，聽起來很棒。」Sofia 回答。
'I can send you the documents by email this afternoon.' 'Safe, thanks,' Omar said with a nod.
「我今天下午可以寄文件給你。」「好，謝謝。」Omar 點頭說。
'We are going to the beach tomorrow if the weather is good.' 'Safe,' Elena answered with a smile.
「如果明天天氣好，我們就去海邊。」「沒問題。」Elena 笑著回答。
'The hotel has a pool and a gym.' 'Safe, that works for me,' said Theo.
「飯店有游泳池和健身房。」「好的，這樣很 OK。」Theo 說。
文法句型
used as a one-word response
用法筆記
Distinguished from sense 9 (TRUSTWORTHY) because this sense is a conversational marker rather than a description of a person or thing. Commonly used in British youth speech and casual workplace chat. Not used in formal writing or polite requests.