secure

英 [sɪ'kjʊə; sɪ'kjɔː] 美[sə'kjʊr]

• adj. 安全的；无虑的；有把握的；稳当的
• vt. 保护；弄到；招致；缚住
• vi. 获得安全；船抛锚；停止工作

1. get by special effort;

"He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed"

2. cause to be firmly attached;

"fasten the lock onto the door"

"she fixed her gaze on the man"

3. assure payment of

4. make certain of;

"This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"

"Preparation will guarantee success!"

5. fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug;

"plug the hole"

"stop up the leak"

6. furnish with battens;

"batten ships"