securely

/sɪˈkjʊəli/ (bre, ipa) · /sɪˈkjʊrli/ (ame, ipa)

securely — 副詞

1. done in a way that protects people, money, information, or valuable things from

1.副詞B1
釋義

安全地

避免受損失或傷害

done in a way that protects people, money, information, or valuable things from being lost, stolen, or damaged.

例句

The museum keeps its most valuable paintings securely in a room with alarms and cameras.

該博物館將最珍貴的畫作安全地存放在設有警報器和監視器的房間裡。

collocation: securely keeps / securely stored

After the storm warning, the villagers moved securely to the concrete shelter on higher ground.

暴風雨警報發布後，村民們安全地轉移到地勢較高的水泥避難所。

同義詞
  • safely

    more common and general; 'securely' often implies intentional planning for protection

  • without risk

    a phrase rather than a single adverb; more explicit about danger avoidance

  • protected

    adjective form emphasising the state rather than the manner

反義詞
  • unsafely

    the direct negative, though less common

  • dangerously

    broader in meaning, covers both physical and abstract risk

文法句型

securely + verb (stored/kept/invested)

verb + securely

用法筆記

Commonly modifies verbs related to storing, protecting, or moving items (store, keep, invest, move, back up). The focus is on avoiding harm or loss, not on physical tightness.

常見錯誤

❌The jar lid was screwed on securely.' (physical fastening)
✅Use sense 2 (SECURELY FASTENED) for physical tightness. Use sense 1 for safety from harm: 'The data was stored securely off-site.

2. in a way that is fastened, closed, or positioned so tightly that nothing moves,

2.副詞B1
釋義

牢固地

固定妥當且不易鬆動

in a way that is fastened, closed, or positioned so tightly that nothing moves, falls, opens, or breaks.

例句

Diego fastened the tent ropes securely to the metal pegs hammered into the ground.

Diego 將帳篷繩牢固地綁在敲進地面的金屬樁上。

collocation: fastened securely

The heavy bookshelf was bolted securely to the wall so it would not tip over.

那個沉重的書架被牢固地鎖在牆上，以免傾倒。

passive: was bolted securely to [surface]

同義詞
  • firmly

    the closest synonym; focuses on the application of force to prevent movement

  • tightly

    focuses on the degree of tension, especially with ropes, lids, or knots

  • solidly

    emphasises the strength and stability of the position

反義詞
  • loosely

    the most direct opposite for fastening contexts

  • weakly

    used when the attachment or position is not strong enough

文法句型

verb + object + securely

securely + verb (fastened / tied / bolted)

用法筆記

Commonly modifies verbs of fastening, closing, or positioning (fasten, bolt, lock, screw, tie, pack, hold, attach). Unlike sense 1, the emphasis is on physical tightness and stability rather than protection from danger.

常見錯誤

❌She locked the door securely before going to bed.
✅This works for both sense 1 (safe from intruders) and sense 2 (physically closed). To be clear about sense 2, use with items whose tightness matters: 'She screwed the bottle cap on securely to stop it from leaking.

3. in a calm and confident way, without worry or doubt — for example, feeling that

3.副詞B2
釋義

安心地

自信且不憂慮

in a calm and confident way, without worry or doubt — for example, feeling that a relationship is lasting, or trusting that a decision will work out well.

例句

After living with the family for two years, the exchange student felt securely part of the household.

和這家人住了兩年後，那位交換學生安心地覺得自己是家裡的一份子。

collocation: felt securely part of

Noor securely trusted that her business partner would handle the negotiations fairly.

Noor 安心地相信她的商業夥伴會公平地處理談判。

securely + trusted + that-clause

同義詞
  • confidently

    the most direct alternative, emphasising self-assurance

  • trustingly

    closer to the sense of relying on someone or something without worry

  • without worry

    a phrase that captures the freedom from anxiety

  • calmly

    focuses on the absence of agitation rather than trust

反義詞
  • anxiously

    the most common opposite for the emotional sense

  • insecurely

    directly related — 'insecure' is the adjective form of lacking confidence

  • doubtfully

    captures the absence of trust or certainty

文法句型

securely + verb (believed / trusted / felt)

verb + securely

用法筆記

Frequently appears with verbs of belief, trust, or feeling (believe, trust, feel, rest, know). The focus is on inner calm and confidence rather than physical safety or stability. Less common than senses 1 and 2 in everyday speech.

常見錯誤

❌The dog sat securely by the door.' (ambiguous — physically firm or emotionally calm?)
✅Rewrite to clarify: 'The puppy waited trustingly by the door, confident his owner would return.