[transitive] (formal) secure sth (for sb/sth) | secure sb sth to obtain or achieve sth, especially when this means using a lot of effort（尤指通过努力）获得，取得，实现◆He was unable to secure funding for the project.他无法获取筹建项目所需的资金。◆They have secured the contract to build the new retail and leisure complex.他们获得了兴建新购物休闲中心的合同。◆She secured herself a place at a business school.她在一家商学院找到了职位。 (Finance 金融) (usually be secured) to legally agree to give sb who lends you money particular property or goods if you do not pay the money back抵押◆The loan was fully secured on/against properties the company owned.这笔贷款是以公司拥有的财产进行全额抵押担保得来的。to protect sth and make it safe保护；使安全◆The investment will secure 577 jobs.这项投资将确保提供 577 个工作岗位。