public
gb/pˈʌblɪk/ us/pˈʌblɪk/
A2
Angličtina
~ 1400
Významy
0 významů
Podstatné jméno
A2
entity
1
ordinary people in general
All the people, not just those in a group or government.
Vzorec užití:
the public
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'public' with 'audience'. 'Audience' means people watching or listening at an event, while 'public' means all people in general.
Synonyma
population (Refers to all people in an area; less about access or openness.)
|
citizens (Refers specifically to legal members of a state; more formal.)
Antonyma
officials (Refers to people in positions of authority, the opposite of ordinary people.)
Kolokace
the general public
|public opinion
|public interest
|members of the public
Témata
society
|politics
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Vzorec užití:
public [place/service/event]
Častá chyba:
Learners may think 'public' always means 'government-owned', but it can also mean simply 'open to everyone'.
Synonyma
open (General term for not closed or restricted; less specific about communal ownership.)
Antonyma
private (Restricted to certain people; opposite of open to everyone.)
Kolokace
public library
|public transport
|public meeting
|public space
Témata
society
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The city has many public parks.
- Public transport is cheaper than driving.
- The report will be made public tomorrow.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Vzorec užití:
public [service/institution/funds]
Synonyma
state-run (Specifically run by the government; more formal and technical.)
Antonyma
private-sector (Run by individuals or companies rather than the government.)
Kolokace
public school
|public hospital
|public funds
Témata
politics
|society
|law
|daily_life
Příklady
- He works in public education.
- Public health is a priority for the city council.
- They misused public funds.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Vzorec užití:
in public / a public [display/speech]
Synonyma
overt (Formal term meaning openly shown; less common in everyday speech.)
Antonyma
private (Happening away from others' view.)
Kolokace
in public
|public apology
|public display
Témata
daily life
|daily_life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- They argued in public.
- She made a public apology for her comments.
- The couple showed affection in public.
Učební příklady
- He kissed her in public.
- They fight in public.
- She said sorry in public.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
public
IPA
GB/pˈʌblɪk/
US/pˈʌblɪk/
Slabiky a přízvuk
pub - lic (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (pub)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: public
Noun
- Base: public
- Plural: public, publics
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.