secure

vt.

1. 把……弄牢；关紧
   He secured all the windows before he left.

   他走之前关紧了所有的窗户。

2. 使安全；掩护；保卫[（+from/against）]
   Some measures are needed to secure the farmland against shifting sand.

   需要采取措施使农田免遭流沙的侵袭。

3. 弄到，获得；替……弄到[（+for）][O1]
   He secured a position in a store at US$400 a week.

   他在一家商店获得了一份每周四百美元的工作。

4. 保证；为（借款等）作保；向（债权人）提供保证
5. 引起，招致
   His words secured his father's displeasure.

   他的话招致他父亲的不悦。

6. 拘留，监禁

vi.

1. 获得安全；变得安全[（+against）]
   It is highly necessary to secure against the dangers of the coming typhoon.

   预防即将来临的台风的危险很有必要。

   You must order your tickets early to secure against disappointment!

   你必须早点订购票子以防失望！

2. 【海】（船上人员）停止工作
3. 【海】停靠码头；抛锚