| 单词 | safe |
| 释义 | safe —safe /seɪf/ adjective (NO RISK) ► C1 describes things that do not involve any risk: » I think we should go for the safest option (= the one that involves the least risks).» He never usually remembers my birthday, so it's a safe bet (= I am certain) he'll forget again this time!Thesaurus+: ↑Safe and securesafeness /ˈseɪf.nəs/ noun [U]► F0» I'm a bit worried about the safeness of this machine for (= whether this machine will cause any danger to) children.Thesaurus+: ↑Safe and secureCommon mistake: safe or save?! Warning: do not confuse the adjective safe with the verb save:✗ You can safe a lot of time by booking your holiday online.» You can save a lot of time by booking your holiday online. adjective (NOT CAUSING HARM) ► A2 not dangerous or likely to cause harm: » a safe play area for children» a safe driver» That ladder doesn't look safe.» She wished us a safe journey.» Is this medicine safe for children?» It's safe to cross the road now.Thesaurus+: ↑Safe and securesafeness /ˈseɪf.nəs/ noun [U]► F0» I'm a bit worried about the safeness of this machine for (= whether this machine will cause any danger to) children.Thesaurus+: ↑Safe and secureCommon mistake: safe or save?! Warning: do not confuse the adjective safe with the verb save:✗ You can safe a lot of time by booking your holiday online.» You can save a lot of time by booking your holiday online. adjective (NOT IN DANGER) A1 not in danger or likely to be harmed: » In some cities you don't feel safe going out alone at night.Thesaurus+: ↑Safe and secureB1 not harmed or damaged: » She said that all the hostages were safe.Thesaurus+: ↑Undamaged, unbroken or in good conditionsafe and soundC2 completely safe and without injury or damage: » After three days lost in the mountains, all the climbers arrived home safe and sound.Thesaurus+: ↑Safe and securesafeness /ˈseɪf.nəs/ noun [U]► F0» I'm a bit worried about the safeness of this machine for (= whether this machine will cause any danger to) children.Thesaurus+: ↑Safe and secureWord Builder:–Nouns: safe, safety–Adjectives: safe, unsafe–Adverbs: safely • • • Extra Examples:» Experts seem unable to agree whether the drug is safe or not.» It isn't safe to leave the house after dark.» I never feel safe when I'm being driven by Richard.» Have a safe journey!» Don't go any closer - it might not be safe.Common mistake: safe or save?! Warning: do not confuse the adjective safe with the verb save:✗ You can safe a lot of time by booking your holiday online.» You can save a lot of time by booking your holiday online.adjective (PARLIAMENT) ► F0 If an official position in parliament is safe, it is likely to be won by the political party that has won it at previous elections: » a safe Conservative seatThesaurus+: ↑Electionssafeness /ˈseɪf.nəs/ noun [U]► F0» I'm a bit worried about the safeness of this machine for (= whether this machine will cause any danger to) children.Thesaurus+: ↑Safe and secureCommon mistake: safe or save?! Warning: do not confuse the adjective safe with the verb save:✗ You can safe a lot of time by booking your holiday online.» You can save a lot of time by booking your holiday online. adjective (PLACE) ► C1 (of a place) where something is not likely to be lost or stolen: » Keep your passport in a safe place.safeness /ˈseɪf.nəs/ noun [U]► F0» I'm a bit worried about the safeness of this machine for (= whether this machine will cause any danger to) children.Thesaurus+: ↑Safe and secureCommon mistake: safe or save?! Warning: do not confuse the adjective safe with the verb save:✗ You can safe a lot of time by booking your holiday online.» You can save a lot of time by booking your holiday online. noun [C] ► F0 a strong box or cupboard with special locks where valuable things, especially money or jewels (= precious stones), are kept: » Thieves broke into/cracked (= opened by force) the safe and stole everything in it.Thesaurus+: ↑General and miscellaneous containersWord Builder:–Nouns: safe, safety–Adjectives: safe, unsafe–Adverbs: safely |
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