英単語

safetyの意味・使い方・発音

safety

英 ['seɪftɪ] 美 ['sefti]
  • n. 安全; 保険; 安全装置; 安全装置; セキュリティ?ヒット

語源


セーフティ

safe, safe, -ty, 名詞の接尾辞。

英語の語源


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.

例文


1. They offer tips on topics such as home safety .
彼らは家庭の安全などの問題についてアドバイスを提供している。

2.The built-in safety device compensates for a fall in water pressure.
この内蔵式安全装置は、水圧が低下したときに保護することができる。

3.The five survivors eventually reached safety ,ragged,half-starved and exhausted.
5人の生存者は最終的に安全な場所に到着した時にはぼろぼろで空腹でごろごろしていて、疲れ果てていた。

4.Despite its demonstrable speed and safety ,the boat failed to become popular.
速度と安全性は証明されているが、この船は人気がない。

5.Contact the health and safety rep at your union.
あなたの労働組合の健康安全代表に連絡します。

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