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security

security

Meaning of security

safety service

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British English/sɪˈkjʊərɪti/
American English/səˈkjʊrəti/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin lettersān jiǎn
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security with Chinese translation

security usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

Security at the airport stopped us for a quick question about our bags.

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

The airport security team checked the ID of every contractor entering the terminal.

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security belongs to the topic "At the Airport, Programming, IT Interview, Errors and Bugs, Customer Communication". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

security安检
guest客人
greeting问候
shower淋浴
elevator电梯
towel毛巾
TV电视

security synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between security / protection / surveillance

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes actions or means used to defend people or property.

B1Often

The security service put measures in place for the protection of VIPs.

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🇬🇧English
surveillance

Observation and monitoring (CCTV, watching); an activity often carried out by a security service.

B1Often

Surveillance cameras cover the boarding area.

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How to pronounce security and what this word means

security means security. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce security

/sɪˈkjʊərɪti/

security translation

security

security examples

Security at the airport stopped us for a quick question about our bags.

security transcription

/sɪˈkjʊərɪti/, /səˈkjʊrəti/

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security meaning: what does it mean?

safety service

security pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

security is pronounced as /sɪˈkjʊərɪti/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

security definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Security at the airport stopped us for a quick question about our bags. Translation: Служба безопасности аэропорта остановила нас, чтобы задать короткий вопрос про сумки.

Is security part of Customer Communication vocabulary?

Yes, security can be learned in the Customer Communication topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is security part of Errors and Bugs vocabulary?

Yes, security can be learned in the Errors and Bugs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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