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• even／なめらかな、平坦な　※evenにはいろんな意味があるなあ。
• secure／（努力して）手に入れる、確保する　※まず動詞とで使えるのを知らなかった。（形容詞：安心して、安全な、確実な という意味でだけ覚えていた）
  • I was able to secure a good grade on my test after weeks of studying.
  • The company secured a $20 million contract.
  • Negotiators are still working to secure the hostages' release.　※hostage：人質
  • Redgrave won his third Olympic gold medal, and secured his place in history.