public
gb/pˈʌblɪk/ us/pˈʌblɪk/
A2
Английский
~ 1400
nyilvánosság, lakosság, nagyközönség, nyilvános, nyitva áll, mindenki számára nyitott, nyitott, állami, közszférához tartozó, nyilvánosan, mások előtt
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
A2
1
Модель употребления:
the public
The new park will be open to the public next month.
Az új park a jövő hónapban megnyílik a nagyközönség előtt.
The public has a right to know how their money is spent.
A nyilvánosságnak joga van tudni, hogyan költik el az adófizetők pénzét.
Members of the public were invited to the ceremony.
Примеры для изучающих
The museum is open to the public.
A múzeum nyitva áll a nagyközönség előtt.
The public wants better schools.
A lakosság jobb iskolákat szeretne.
The public is angry about the decision.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'public' with 'audience'. 'Audience' means people watching or listening at an event, while 'public' means all people in general.
Значение
ordinary people in general
Коллокации
the general public
|public opinion
|public interest
|members of the public
Синонимы
population (Refers to all people in an area; less about access or openness.)
|
citizens (Refers specifically to legal members of a state; more formal.)
Антонимы
officials (Refers to people in positions of authority, the opposite of ordinary people.)
Темы
society
|politics
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Определение
All the people, not just those in a group or government.
The people as a whole, especially those not belonging to a specific group such as the government or an organization.
A2
2
Модель употребления:
public [place/service/event]
The city has many public parks.
A városban sok közpark van.
Public transport is cheaper than driving.
A tömegközlekedés olcsóbb, mint autózni.
The report will be made public tomorrow.
Примеры для изучающих
This is a public beach.
Ez egy nyilvános strand.
We went to a public school.
Állami iskolába jártunk.
The letter will be public next week.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may think 'public' always means 'government-owned', but it can also mean simply 'open to everyone'.
Значение
open or accessible to everyone
Коллокации
public library
|public transport
|public meeting
|public space
Синонимы
open (General term for not closed or restricted; less specific about communal ownership.)
Антонимы
private (Restricted to certain people; opposite of open to everyone.)
Темы
society
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Определение
For everyone to use or see, not private.
Open for use, participation, or view by anyone without restriction.
B1
3
állami
A2
Модель употребления:
public [service/institution/funds]
He works in public education.
A közoktatásban dolgozik.
Public health is a priority for the city council.
A közegészségügy kiemelt ügy a városi önkormányzat számára.
They misused public funds.
Примеры для изучающих
He works in a public hospital.
Állami kórházban dolgozik.
Public schools are free here.
Az állami iskolák itt ingyenesek.
They use public money for the project.
Значение
relating to government services
Коллокации
public school
|public hospital
|public funds
Синонимы
state-run (Specifically run by the government; more formal and technical.)
Антонимы
private-sector (Run by individuals or companies rather than the government.)
Темы
politics
|society
|law
|daily_life
Определение
Provided by the government for everyone.
Relating to or provided by the government for the benefit of all citizens.
A2
4
Модель употребления:
in public / a public [display/speech]
They argued in public.
Nyilvánosan veszekedtek.
She made a public apology for her comments.
Nyilvános bocsánatkérést tett a megjegyzései miatt.
The couple showed affection in public.
Примеры для изучающих
He kissed her in public.
Nyilvánosan megcsókolta őt.
They fight in public.
Nyilvánosan veszekednek.
She said sorry in public.
Значение
done in open view of others
Коллокации
in public
|public apology
|public display
Синонимы
overt (Formal term meaning openly shown; less common in everyday speech.)
Антонимы
private (Happening away from others' view.)
Темы
daily life
|daily_life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Happening where many people can see or hear it.
Done, said, or occurring where many people can see or hear it.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
public
IPA
GB/pˈʌblɪk/
US/pˈʌblɪk/
Слоги и ударение
pub - lic (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (pub)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: public
Noun
- Base: public
- Plural: public, publics
Родственные слова
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.