safe
adjective uk/seɪf/ us/seɪf/
(NOT IN DANGER)
A1 安全的；没有危险的
not in danger or likely to be harmed
In some cities you don't feel safe going out alone at night. 在有些城市，夜晚独自外出会觉得不安全。
B1 无损的；未受伤害的
not harmed or damaged
She said that all the hostages were safe. 她说所有的人质都平安无事。
safe and soundC2 安然无恙；完好无损
completely safe and without injury or damage
After three days lost in the mountains, all the climbers arrived home safe and sound. 在山里迷路3天后，所有的登山者都安然无恙地回到了家。
- More 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.
- Don't go any closer - it might not be safe.
(NOT CAUSING HARM)
A2 不会造成危险的；可靠的
not dangerous or likely to cause harm
a safe play area for children 儿童安全游乐区
a safe driver 可靠的司机
That ladder doesn't look safe. 那架梯子看起来不安全。
She wished us a safe journey. 她祝我们一路平安。
Is this medicine safe for children? 儿童使用这种药物安全吗？
It's safe to cross the road now. 现在可以安全过马路了。
(PLACE)
C1 安全的，不易丢失的
(of a place) where something is not likely to be lost or stolen
Keep your passport in a safe place. 把你的护照放在一个安全的地方。
(NO RISK)
C1 保险的，万无一失的
used to refer to things that do not involve any risk
I think we should go for the safest option (= the one that involves the least risks). 我认为我们应该选择最保险的方案。
He never remembers my birthday, so it's a safe bet (= I am certain) he'll forget again this time! 他平常从来记不住我的生日，我敢肯定这一次他又忘了！
(PARLIAMENT)
（选举中席位）十拿九稳的
If an official elected position in is safe, it is likely to be won by the political party that has won it at previous elections.
a safe Conservative seat 一个十拿九稳的保守党议席
Idioms
as safe as housesidiom UK 非常安全的
very safe
in safe handsidiom C1 受到妥善照管；由专业人员处理
being cared for or dealt with by someone skilled
Dr Bailey is doing the operation, so your wife is in safe hands. 贝利医生负责手术，因此你妻子很安全。
it's safe to say (that)idiom C1 （用来表示对将要说的话很有信心）
used to say that you are confident about what you are going to say
I think it's safe to say that the crisis is now over. 我很肯定危机已经过去了。
(just) to be on the safe sideidiom 谨慎起见；以防万一
being especially careful in order to avoid something unpleasant
I'm sure it won't rain, but I'll take an umbrella (just) to be on the safe side (= to be ready if it does rain). 我知道不会下雨，但是为了以防万一，我还是要带把伞。
safe
noun [ C ] uk/seɪf/ us/seɪf/
保险箱，保险柜
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. 盗贼们撬开保险箱，偷走了里面所有的东西。