| 词汇 | safe |
| 释义 | safe (adverb) safe (noun) safe 12 ENTRIES FOUND: safe (adjective) safe (adverb) safe (noun) safe-conduct (noun) safe-deposit box (noun) safe house (noun) safe seat (noun) safe sex (noun) fail-safe (adjective) night safe (noun) hand (noun) knowledge (noun) 1 safe /ˈseɪf/ adjective safer; safest 1 safe /ˈseɪf/ adjective safer; safest Learner's definition of SAFE [also more safe; most safe] 1 not used before a noun a : not able or likely to be hurt or harmed in any way : not in danger安全；无危险 I don't feel safe in this neighborhood.我感觉这个街区不安全。 The kids were safe in the cabin.孩子们在这个小屋里很安全。 We need to make sure that the children are safe and sound.我们要确保孩子们安然无恙。 b : not able or likely to be lost, taken away, or given away不会丢失；不会被拿走 “Is the money safe?” “Yes, it's in the bank.”“那些钱不会丢失吗？”“不会，存进银行了。” Be sure to keep your wallet safe. [=keep it in a place where it can't be stolen]务必看好你的钱包。 The election is next week, and the polls show that her lead is safe. [=her lead is large; she will not lose her lead]选举下周举行，民意调查显示她的支持率远超对手。 Don't worry. Your secret is safe with me. [=I will not tell anyone else your secret]别担心。我不会把你的秘密说出去的。 2 a : not involving or likely to involve danger, harm, or loss平安的；未（或不会）遭受危险的；无损的 a world made safe from war远离战火的平安世界 Is it safe to walk here?在这里行走安全吗？ He wished us a safe trip.他祝我们旅途平安。 We are all hoping for their safe return. [=hoping that they will return without being harmed]我们都希望他们能平安归来。 b : providing protection from danger, harm, or loss提供保护的；使免遭危险（或伤害、损失）的 I found a safe place to take shelter from the storm.我找到了一个安全的地方躲避暴风雨。 They live in a perfectly/relatively safe neighborhood.他们居住的街区十分/相对安全。 a safe harbor安全的港口 We watched the fireworks from a safe distance.我们保持安全距离观看烟花。 You should keep your money in a safe [=secure] place.你应该把钱放在一个安全的地方。 Bigger cars tend to be safer than smaller ones.大轿车往往比小轿车更加安全。 the safest way to travel最安全的旅行方式 The shelter provides a safe haven for the homeless.这个避难所为无家可归者提供了一个安全的去处。 3 : not causing harm : not dangerous不会造成伤害的；无危害的 safe medicine安全的药品 a safe vaccine安全的疫苗 safe drinking water安全的饮用水 The book describes which mushrooms are safe to eat and which are not.这本书讲述了哪些蘑菇可以安全食用，哪些不能。 4 a : not likely to cause a bad result : not risky无风险的；稳妥的 a safe investment/bet无风险的投资/赌注 b : not likely to take risks : cautious or careful谨慎的；小心的 She's a very safe driver.她开车非常谨慎。 It's probably not necessary to check the figures again, but (it's ) better (to be ) safe than sorry. [=it is better to be careful now so that problems do not occur later on]也许没有必要再核对一遍这些数字，但谨慎点总是好的。 To be on the safe side, I checked the figures again. = To be safe, I checked the figures again.以防万一，我把数字又核对了一遍。 I decided to play it safe [=to be careful and avoid risk or danger] and leave early so that I would be sure to arrive on time.我决定稳妥行事，提前出发，以确保按时到达。 5 : not likely to cause disagreement or argument不致引起争议的；有把握的；说得通的 That's a safe assumption.那是个不致引起争议的假定。 It's safe to assume that she isn't married.大可认为她还未婚。 Politics is not a safe subject around him. He's always angry about something.有他在时谈论政治不妥。他总会对某些事情感到气愤。 I think it's safe to say that he won't be causing any further problems.我想可以肯定地说，他不会再招惹任何麻烦了。 She is a safe bet to win the tournament. [=she will probably win the tournament]她有望赢得这次比赛的冠军。 6 baseball : successful at getting to a base without being put out成功上垒的 The runner was safe on a close play at first base.虽然险些出局，跑垒员还是成功上到一垒。 in safe hands — see 1hand — safely adverb We arrived home safely. [=without experiencing any problems, accidents, etc.]我们平安到家。 Be sure to drive safely.务必安全驾驶。 I can safely say that he won't be causing any further problems.我可以有把握地说，他不会再招惹任何麻烦了。 2 safe /ˈseɪf/ adverb 2 safe /ˈseɪf/ adverb Learner's definition of SAFE chiefly US, informal : in a safe way安全地，平安地 Be sure to drive safe. [=safely]务必安全驾驶。 3 safe /ˈseɪf/ noun plural safes 3 safe /ˈseɪf/ noun plural safes Learner's definition of SAFE [count] : a strong metal box with a lock that is used to store money or valuable things保险箱；保险柜 |
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