safety是什么意思
- 英式英标[\'sefti]
- 美式音标[\'seɪftɪ]
中文词源
safety 安全
safe,安全的，-ty,名词后缀。
英文词源
- safety (n.)
- early 14c., from Old French sauvete "safety, safeguard; salvation; security, surety," earlier salvetet (11c., Modern French sauveté), from Medieval Latin salvitatem (nominative salvitas) "safety," from Latin salvus (see safe (adj.)). Meaning "trigger-lock on a gun" is attested from 1881.
As a North American football position, first recorded 1931. As a type of score against one's own team, 1881. Safety-valve, which diminishes the risk of explosion, is from 1797; figurative sense recorded from 1818. Safety-net in literal sense (in machinery) by 1916, later of aerial circus performances (1920s); figurative use by 1950. Safety-first as an accident-prevention slogan first recorded 1873.
实用例句
- 1. They offer tips on topics such as home safety.
- 他们就家居安全等问题提供建议。来自柯林斯例句
- 2. The built-in safety device compensates for a fall in water pressure.
- 该内置式安全装置在水压下降时能提供保护。来自柯林斯例句
- 3. The five survivors eventually reached safety, ragged, half-starved and exhausted.
- 5位幸存者最终到达安全之地时已经衣衫褴褛、饥肠辘辘、精疲力尽。来自柯林斯例句
- 4. Despite its demonstrable speed and safety, the boat failed to become popular.
- 虽然其速度和安全性都可得到证明，但这种船还是不受欢迎。来自柯林斯例句
- 5. Contact the health and safety rep at your union.
- 与你所在工会的健康安全代表联系。来自柯林斯例句
