| 词汇 | secure against |
| 释义 | Phr V secure against secures, securing, secured secure sth against sth/sb to prevent a place from being attacked or from being entered illegallyA wall was built around the village to secure it against attack.We need to secure the building against intruders. if you secure a loan (= money that you borrow) against something that you own, you legally promise to give that thing to the organization that you borrowed the money from if you cannot pay back the moneyusually passiveThe house was worth $62,000 and a loan of $30,000 was secured against it.The company has secured its bank loans against its hotel business. secure against (someone or something)1. To put in place protections against some kind of risk, threat, or danger. The doors have been fitted with deadbolts and security cameras to secure against intruders. We help new business owners secure against all manner of financial pitfalls. The prime minister is trying to secure against a no-confidence vote in parliament. 2. To add protections to something in order to prevent or deter some kind of risk, threat, or danger. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "secure" and "against." We should secure the doors against the rioters outside. The military began cracking down on dissenters to secure its control of the country against rebellion. This program secures software against piracy. secure something against (someone, something, or an animal)1. to fasten something against the entry of someone, an animal, or something. Jane secured the doors and windows against the prowler who was roving around the neighborhood. You had better secure the henhouse against coyotes. 2. to obtain a legal order involving someone or something. I secured an injunction against Harry. If he bothers you again, he'll have to go into court to explain himself. We can't secure an injunction against this ruling. |
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