What do “features” mean/refer to in this sentence?
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I have checked the meaning of "feature" in dictionary, and I could not decide which one fits the context. And what bothers me most is the verb used in the sentence, as in "tearing the security features apart", which makes "features" represent something solid, concrete and tangible. I guessed it should be a security equipment which could be torn apart, but no such definition in the dictionary.
Could someone help me to understand it?
Here is the sentence in the context:
Downstairs, Coulson heard the alarm. Perimeter breach. Attackers are
wearing S.H.I.E.L.D. gear. He got to a secret locker and pressed his
thumb against the security pad. Before it could open, the Hulk and
Thor exploded up through the floor, tearing the security features
apart.
So much for containment, Coulson thought.
“We have the Hulk and Thor on Level Four,” he said. “Levels Two and
Three are dark.”
Maria Hill knew that if something didn’t distract the Hulk, he would
tear the Helicarrier apart . . . which was, of course, exactly what
Loki wanted. “Escort six-o,” she said. “Engage the big man. Get his
attention. Don’t get too close.”
“Copy that,” came the pilot’s voice.
The Avengers I
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I have checked the meaning of "feature" in dictionary, and I could not decide which one fits the context. And what bothers me most is the verb used in the sentence, as in "tearing the security features apart", which makes "features" represent something solid, concrete and tangible. I guessed it should be a security equipment which could be torn apart, but no such definition in the dictionary.
Could someone help me to understand it?
Here is the sentence in the context:
Downstairs, Coulson heard the alarm. Perimeter breach. Attackers are
wearing S.H.I.E.L.D. gear. He got to a secret locker and pressed his
thumb against the security pad. Before it could open, the Hulk and
Thor exploded up through the floor, tearing the security features
apart.
So much for containment, Coulson thought.
“We have the Hulk and Thor on Level Four,” he said. “Levels Two and
Three are dark.”
Maria Hill knew that if something didn’t distract the Hulk, he would
tear the Helicarrier apart . . . which was, of course, exactly what
Loki wanted. “Escort six-o,” she said. “Engage the big man. Get his
attention. Don’t get too close.”
“Copy that,” came the pilot’s voice.
The Avengers I
meaning meaning-in-context word-meaning implication
asked 10 hours ago
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I agree that this is an odd usage. It clearly refers to the equipment, as you thought. At least some of these might be described in a catalogue or advertisement as "security features", i.e. things that the security system contains.
– Colin Fine
9 hours ago
Could it be ironic? In a previous scene, did someone show off the base and point out its security features?
– Anton Sherwood
3 hours ago
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I have checked the meaning of "feature" in dictionary, and I could not decide which one fits the context. And what bothers me most is the verb used in the sentence, as in "tearing the security features apart", which makes "features" represent something solid, concrete and tangible. I guessed it should be a security equipment which could be torn apart, but no such definition in the dictionary.
Could someone help me to understand it?
Here is the sentence in the context:
Downstairs, Coulson heard the alarm. Perimeter breach. Attackers are
wearing S.H.I.E.L.D. gear. He got to a secret locker and pressed his
thumb against the security pad. Before it could open, the Hulk and
Thor exploded up through the floor, tearing the security features
apart.
So much for containment, Coulson thought.
“We have the Hulk and Thor on Level Four,” he said. “Levels Two and
Three are dark.”
Maria Hill knew that if something didn’t distract the Hulk, he would
tear the Helicarrier apart . . . which was, of course, exactly what
Loki wanted. “Escort six-o,” she said. “Engage the big man. Get his
attention. Don’t get too close.”
“Copy that,” came the pilot’s voice.
The Avengers I
meaning meaning-in-context word-meaning implication
asked 10 hours ago
user86301user86301
525210
I have checked the meaning of "feature" in dictionary, and I could not decide which one fits the context. And what bothers me most is the verb used in the sentence, as in "tearing the security features apart", which makes "features" represent something solid, concrete and tangible. I guessed it should be a security equipment which could be torn apart, but no such definition in the dictionary.
Could someone help me to understand it?
Here is the sentence in the context:
Downstairs, Coulson heard the alarm. Perimeter breach. Attackers are
wearing S.H.I.E.L.D. gear. He got to a secret locker and pressed his
thumb against the security pad. Before it could open, the Hulk and
Thor exploded up through the floor, tearing the security features
apart.
So much for containment, Coulson thought.
“We have the Hulk and Thor on Level Four,” he said. “Levels Two and
Three are dark.”
Maria Hill knew that if something didn’t distract the Hulk, he would
tear the Helicarrier apart . . . which was, of course, exactly what
Loki wanted. “Escort six-o,” she said. “Engage the big man. Get his
attention. Don’t get too close.”
“Copy that,” came the pilot’s voice.
The Avengers I
meaning meaning-in-context word-meaning implication
meaning meaning-in-context word-meaning implication
asked 10 hours ago
user86301user86301
525210
asked 10 hours ago
user86301user86301
525210
asked 10 hours ago
user86301user86301
525210
asked 10 hours ago
user86301user86301
525210
asked 10 hours ago
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525210
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I agree that this is an odd usage. It clearly refers to the equipment, as you thought. At least some of these might be described in a catalogue or advertisement as "security features", i.e. things that the security system contains.
– Colin Fine
9 hours ago
Could it be ironic? In a previous scene, did someone show off the base and point out its security features?
– Anton Sherwood
3 hours ago
add a comment |
1
I agree that this is an odd usage. It clearly refers to the equipment, as you thought. At least some of these might be described in a catalogue or advertisement as "security features", i.e. things that the security system contains.
– Colin Fine
9 hours ago
Could it be ironic? In a previous scene, did someone show off the base and point out its security features?
– Anton Sherwood
3 hours ago
1
1
I agree that this is an odd usage. It clearly refers to the equipment, as you thought. At least some of these might be described in a catalogue or advertisement as "security features", i.e. things that the security system contains.
– Colin Fine
9 hours ago
I agree that this is an odd usage. It clearly refers to the equipment, as you thought. At least some of these might be described in a catalogue or advertisement as "security features", i.e. things that the security system contains.
– Colin Fine
9 hours ago
Could it be ironic? In a previous scene, did someone show off the base and point out its security features?
– Anton Sherwood
3 hours ago
Could it be ironic? In a previous scene, did someone show off the base and point out its security features?
– Anton Sherwood
3 hours ago
add a comment |
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There's nothing weird about "security features" as a security system can be made up of many things, a camera, sound systems, all sorts of things.
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There's nothing weird about "security features" as a security system can be made up of many things, a camera, sound systems, all sorts of things.
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Right. Nothing weird at all.
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There's nothing weird about "security features" as a security system can be made up of many things, a camera, sound systems, all sorts of things.
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There's nothing weird about "security features" as a security system can be made up of many things, a camera, sound systems, all sorts of things.
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There's nothing weird about "security features" as a security system can be made up of many things, a camera, sound systems, all sorts of things.
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Right. Nothing weird at all.
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Right. Nothing weird at all.
– Lambie
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Right. Nothing weird at all.
– Lambie
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Right. Nothing weird at all.
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I agree that this is an odd usage. It clearly refers to the equipment, as you thought. At least some of these might be described in a catalogue or advertisement as "security features", i.e. things that the security system contains.
– Colin Fine
9 hours ago
Could it be ironic? In a previous scene, did someone show off the base and point out its security features?
– Anton Sherwood
3 hours ago