public
gb/pˈʌblɪk/ us/pˈʌblɪk/
A2
انگلیسی
~ 1400
معنیها
۰ معنی
اسم
A2
entity
1
ordinary people in general
All the people, not just those in a group or government.
الگوی کاربرد:
the public
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'public' with 'audience'. 'Audience' means people watching or listening at an event, while 'public' means all people in general.
هممعنیها
population (Refers to all people in an area; less about access or openness.)
|
citizens (Refers specifically to legal members of a state; more formal.)
متضادها
officials (Refers to people in positions of authority, the opposite of ordinary people.)
ترکیبهای رایج
the general public
|public opinion
|public interest
|members of the public
موضوعها
society
|politics
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
public [place/service/event]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may think 'public' always means 'government-owned', but it can also mean simply 'open to everyone'.
هممعنیها
open (General term for not closed or restricted; less specific about communal ownership.)
متضادها
private (Restricted to certain people; opposite of open to everyone.)
ترکیبهای رایج
public library
|public transport
|public meeting
|public space
موضوعها
society
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- The city has many public parks.
- Public transport is cheaper than driving.
- The report will be made public tomorrow.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
public [service/institution/funds]
هممعنیها
state-run (Specifically run by the government; more formal and technical.)
متضادها
private-sector (Run by individuals or companies rather than the government.)
ترکیبهای رایج
public school
|public hospital
|public funds
موضوعها
politics
|society
|law
|daily_life
نمونهها
- He works in public education.
- Public health is a priority for the city council.
- They misused public funds.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
in public / a public [display/speech]
هممعنیها
overt (Formal term meaning openly shown; less common in everyday speech.)
متضادها
private (Happening away from others' view.)
ترکیبهای رایج
in public
|public apology
|public display
موضوعها
daily life
|daily_life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- They argued in public.
- She made a public apology for her comments.
- The couple showed affection in public.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- He kissed her in public.
- They fight in public.
- She said sorry in public.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
public
IPA
GB/pˈʌblɪk/
US/pˈʌblɪk/
هجاها و تکیه
pub - lic (۲ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (pub)
صورتهای واژه
Adjective
- Base: public
Noun
- Base: public
- Plural: public, publics
خانوادهٔ واژه
عبارتها
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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- 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.