securities
securities — 名詞
1. Having no risk of harm, injury, or attack — a situation where people and propert
安全
免於危險或傷害的狀態
Having no risk of harm, injury, or attack — a situation where people and property are protected.
After the earthquake, the family moved to a safer area for their security.
地震過後，這家人搬到比較安全的地區以確保安全。
for + possessive + security — expressing purpose
The security of the building was improved with stronger locks and cameras.
大樓的安全透過加裝更堅固的鎖和監視器而獲得改善。
Mei-Lin always wears a helmet when cycling, just for her own security.
Mei-Lin 騎腳踏車時總是戴安全帽，只為了自身安全。
Parents worry about the security of their children at the playground.
家長在遊樂場上會擔心孩子的安全。
- safety
more direct and common in everyday speech; security suggests a broader state of being protected
- protection
focuses on the actions or measures taken, rather than the resulting state
文法句型
the security of + noun
for + possessive + security
用法筆記
Note: the headword of this entry is 'securities' (the plural form), which is the standard dictionary listing. Senses 1 through 6 use the singular uncountable form 'security' (e.g., 'the security of the building'). Only sense 7 (STOCKS & BONDS) naturally takes the plural form 'securities'.
2. A feeling of being safe from worry, fear, or emotional upset.
安心
免於憂慮或不安的感覺
A feeling of being safe from worry, fear, or emotional upset.
Takuya felt a deep sense of security knowing his family was safe at home.
Takuya 知道家人平安在家，心中感到深深的安心。
sense of security — common idiom-like collocation
Children who grow up with love and support develop a strong feeling of security.
在愛與支持中長大的孩子，會培養出強烈的安全感。
After passing the final exam, Sofia enjoyed a new sense of security about her future.
通過期末考之後，Sofia 對自己的未來感到一份全新的安心。
The counselor helped Diego work through his fears and find emotional security.
諮商師幫助 Diego 克服恐懼，找到情感上的安心。
emotional security — specific compound usage
- reassurance
more specific — comfort given to remove someone's doubts or fears
- peace of mind
idiomatic phrase that overlaps in meaning but sounds more casual
- anxiety
the feeling of worry that emotional security removes
- insecurity
the direct opposite — lack of confidence or certainty
文法句型
a sense of security
用法筆記
Frequently appears in the fixed phrase 'a sense of security', which describes a subjective feeling rather than an objective safe condition.
常見錯誤
3. The state of having a reliable income or enough money to meet your basic needs a
經濟保障
收入穩定、生活無憂的狀態
The state of having a reliable income or enough money to meet your basic needs and plan for the future without worry.
Amina saves ten percent of her salary each month to build financial security for retirement.
Amina 每月存下十分之一的薪水，為退休生活建立經濟保障。
financial security — common compound noun
Job security was the main reason Hassan stayed at the same company for fifteen years.
工作保障是 Hassan 在同一家公司待了十五年的主要原因。
The government program provides social security payments to elderly citizens who cannot work.
政府計畫為無法工作的老年公民提供社會安全補助金。
For many families, owning a home is an important step toward financial security.
對許多家庭來說，擁有自己的房子是邁向經濟保障的重要一步。
toward financial security — goal-oriented prepositional pattern
- financial stability
very close in meaning; stability emphasizes steadiness rather than the absence of worry
- economic security
slightly more formal and broader, often used in policy discussions
- financial insecurity
the direct opposite — worrying about money
- poverty
a more extreme opposite involving the inability to meet basic needs
文法句型
financial security
job security
social security
用法筆記
Frequently paired with nouns like 'job', 'social', and 'financial' to form common compound terms. 'Social security' is a specific government program in many countries.
常見錯誤
4. Valuable property or assets that a borrower promises to give to a lender if a lo
抵押品
借款時所提供之擔保品
Valuable property or assets that a borrower promises to give to a lender if a loan is not repaid.
The bank accepted the apartment as security for the business loan.
銀行接受了那間公寓作為商業貸款的抵押品。
as security for — standard preposition pattern
Priyanka offered her car as security when she applied for a bank loan.
Priyanka 在申請銀行貸款時，用自己的車子作為抵押品。
Without any security, it is very hard to borrow a large amount of money.
沒有任何抵押品的話，很難借到大筆金額。
The restaurant owner used the kitchen equipment as security for the new loan.
餐廳老闆用廚房設備作為新貸款的抵押品。
- collateral
the more formal and precise legal/finance term for pledged assets
- guarantee
broader — can refer to a promise or document, not necessarily physical property
文法句型
as security for + noun phrase
用法筆記
Always uncountable in this sense — no article before 'security' when used with 'as'. Follows the pattern 'as security for [a loan/debt]'.
常見錯誤
5. Actions, equipment, or systems designed to protect a place or event from crime,
安檢；防護
防止犯罪或危險的保護措施
Actions, equipment, or systems designed to protect a place or event from crime, attack, or unauthorized entry.
Airport security requires all passengers to remove their shoes for inspection.
機場安檢要求所有乘客脫鞋接受檢查。
airport security — common compound noun
The school tightened security after a stranger was seen near the playground.
學校在遊樂場附近出現陌生人之後，加強了安全防護。
The museum has round-the-clock security with infrared cameras and motion sensors.
那間博物館設有全天候的安防系統，包括紅外線攝影機和動作感測器。
For security reasons, all visitors must show identification before entering the building.
基於安全考量，所有訪客必須出示證件才能進入大樓。
for security reasons — fixed adverbial phrase
- safeguards
more specific — refers to individual measures or procedures
- protection
broader — can include insurance, physical barriers, or legal measures
- vulnerability
the state of being exposed to danger that security is meant to prevent
文法句型
security + noun (compound)
for security reasons
用法筆記
Common in compound nouns such as 'security check', 'security camera', and 'security guard'. Usually uncountable when referring to protective measures in general.
常見錯誤
6. A group of people employed to protect a building, event, or person from harm or
保全人員
負責保護場所或人員安全的團隊
A group of people employed to protect a building, event, or person from harm or crime.
The security at the concert asked everyone to open their bags before entering.
演唱會的保全人員要求每個人在進場前打開包包檢查。
Ingrid called security when she noticed a man trying to open a locked door.
Ingrid 發現一名男子試圖撬開鎖著的門，於是叫來了保全。
call security — no article, institutional use
The hospital security team patrols the parking area every hour during the night.
醫院的保全團隊每小時巡邏停車場一次，夜間也不例外。
Oluwaseun works as a security guard at the shopping mall near his apartment.
Oluwaseun 在他家附近的購物中心擔任保全人員。
security guard — common job title compound
- security guards
refers specifically to the individual people, not the team as an institution
- security personnel
more formal term for the staff employed in security roles
文法句型
call security
security + verb
用法筆記
Used without an article when referring to the team as an institution: 'call security', 'contact security'. When referring to individual members, use 'security guard(s)'.
常見錯誤
7. A certificate showing that someone owns shares in a company or has lent money to
證券
可交易的金融資產，如股票、債券
A certificate showing that someone owns shares in a company or has lent money to a government or business; this certificate can be bought and sold.
The investment firm helps clients buy and sell securities on the stock market.
那家投資公司協助客戶在股票市場上買賣證券。
buy and sell securities — core verb collocation
Government securities are generally considered a very safe type of investment.
政府證券通常被認為是非常安全的投資類型。
government securities — common noun modifier
Chandra sold some of her securities to pay for her daughter's university fees.
Chandra 賣掉了一些證券來支付女兒的大學學費。
The company issued new securities to raise money for its factory expansion.
該公司發行了新證券，為其工廠擴建籌集資金。
issue securities — financial collocation for raising capital
- trade securities
- securities market
- securities trading
- securities fraud
- securities and exchange commission
- stocks
narrower — refers only to shares in companies, not bonds
- bonds
narrower — refers only to debt instruments, not equity
- financial instruments
broader and more formal umbrella term
文法句型
buy/sell/trade securities
government/corporate securities
issue securities
用法筆記
The plural form 'securities' is standard for this financial meaning. The singular 'a security' is used when referring to one specific document or holding. Do not confuse with 'security' in other senses (safety, protection).
常見錯誤
同根字
- secure形容詞B1
- secure動詞B2
- securely副詞B1
- insecurity名詞B2
- insecure形容詞B2
- securitize動詞C1
- securitization名詞C1
常見搭配
名詞搭配
- security guard
- security camera
- security system
- security check
- security measure
- security risk
- security breach
- security forces
- security blanket
- security deposit
副詞搭配
- tight security
- maximum security
- extra security
- round-the-clock security
- national security
常用片語
- sense of security
- security of tenure
- security of employment
- on grounds of security
介系詞搭配
- for security
- in security
- as security for
- with security