public
gb/pˈʌblɪk/ us/pˈʌblɪk/
A2
إنجليزي
~ 1400
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم
A2
entity
1
ordinary people in general
All the people, not just those in a group or government.
نمط الاستخدام:
the public
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'public' with 'audience'. 'Audience' means people watching or listening at an event, while 'public' means all people in general.
مرادفات
population (Refers to all people in an area; less about access or openness.)
|
citizens (Refers specifically to legal members of a state; more formal.)
أضداد
officials (Refers to people in positions of authority, the opposite of ordinary people.)
تراكيب شائعة
the general public
|public opinion
|public interest
|members of the public
مواضيع
society
|politics
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The new park will be open to the public next month.
- The public has a right to know how their money is spent.
- Members of the public were invited to the ceremony.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- The museum is open to the public.
- The public wants better schools.
- The public is angry about the decision.
adjective
A2
property
2
open or accessible to everyone
For everyone to use or see, not private.
نمط الاستخدام:
public [place/service/event]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners may think 'public' always means 'government-owned', but it can also mean simply 'open to everyone'.
مرادفات
open (General term for not closed or restricted; less specific about communal ownership.)
أضداد
private (Restricted to certain people; opposite of open to everyone.)
تراكيب شائعة
public library
|public transport
|public meeting
|public space
مواضيع
society
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The city has many public parks.
- Public transport is cheaper than driving.
- The report will be made public tomorrow.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- This is a public beach.
- We went to a public school.
- The letter will be public next week.
adjective
B1
property
3
relating to government services
Provided by the government for everyone.
نمط الاستخدام:
public [service/institution/funds]
مرادفات
state-run (Specifically run by the government; more formal and technical.)
أضداد
private-sector (Run by individuals or companies rather than the government.)
تراكيب شائعة
public school
|public hospital
|public funds
مواضيع
politics
|society
|law
|daily_life
أمثلة
- He works in public education.
- Public health is a priority for the city council.
- They misused public funds.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- He works in a public hospital.
- Public schools are free here.
- They use public money for the project.
adjective
A2
property
4
done in open view of others
Happening where many people can see or hear it.
نمط الاستخدام:
in public / a public [display/speech]
مرادفات
overt (Formal term meaning openly shown; less common in everyday speech.)
أضداد
private (Happening away from others' view.)
تراكيب شائعة
in public
|public apology
|public display
مواضيع
daily life
|daily_life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- They argued in public.
- She made a public apology for her comments.
- The couple showed affection in public.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- He kissed her in public.
- They fight in public.
- She said sorry in public.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
public
IPA
GB/pˈʌblɪk/
US/pˈʌblɪk/
المقاطع والنبر
pub - lic (٢ مقاطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (pub)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
- Base: public
Noun
- Base: public
- Plural: public, publics
عيلة الكلمة
تعبيرات
go public
1/ɡˈoʊ pˈʌblɪk/
idiom
reveal information or sell shares openly
To tell many people something that was private, or when a company starts selling its shares on the stock market.
أمثلة
- She decided to go public with her story.
- The company plans to go public next year.
in public
1/ˈɪn pˈʌblɪk/
fixed phrase
where others can see or hear
Happening where other people can see or hear you.
أمثلة
- He never sings in public.
- They were seen holding hands in public.
make public
1/mˈeɪk pˈʌblɪk/
fixed phrase
announce openly to everyone
To tell everyone something, not keep it secret.
أمثلة
- The company made the results public yesterday.
- Her resignation was made public this morning.
public service announcement
1/pˈʌblɪk sˈɚvɪs ənˈaʊnsmənt/
fixed phrase
official message for citizens
An official message that gives important information to people.
أمثلة
- The radio aired a public service announcement about road safety.
- Public service announcements are often used during emergencies.
public opinion
1/pˈʌblɪk əpˈɪnjən/
fixed phrase
beliefs of most people
What most people think about something.
أمثلة
- Public opinion has turned against the war.
- Public opinion is against the new law.
- The policy was changed due to public opinion.
- The scandal changed public opinion about the politician.