อังกฤษ

public

gb/pˈʌblɪk/ us/pˈʌblɪk/
A2 อังกฤษ
~ 1400
ความหมาย
0 ความหมาย
คำนาม A2 entity
1

ordinary people in general

All the people, not just those in a group or government.

รูปแบบการใช้: the public
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes confuse 'public' with 'audience'. 'Audience' means people watching or listening at an event, while 'public' means all people in general.
คำพ้องความหมาย
population (Refers to all people in an area; less about access or openness.) | citizens (Refers specifically to legal members of a state; more formal.)
คำตรงข้าม
officials (Refers to people in positions of authority, the opposite of ordinary people.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
the general public |public opinion |public interest |members of the public
หัวข้อ
society |politics |daily life |core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
  • 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.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
  • 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.

รูปแบบการใช้: public [place/service/event]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners may think 'public' always means 'government-owned', but it can also mean simply 'open to everyone'.
คำพ้องความหมาย
open (General term for not closed or restricted; less specific about communal ownership.)
คำตรงข้าม
private (Restricted to certain people; opposite of open to everyone.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
public library |public transport |public meeting |public space
หัวข้อ
society |daily life |daily_life |core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
  • The city has many public parks.
  • Public transport is cheaper than driving.
  • The report will be made public tomorrow.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
  • 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.

รูปแบบการใช้: public [service/institution/funds]
คำพ้องความหมาย
state-run (Specifically run by the government; more formal and technical.)
คำตรงข้าม
private-sector (Run by individuals or companies rather than the government.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
public school |public hospital |public funds
หัวข้อ
politics |society |law |daily_life
ตัวอย่าง
  • He works in public education.
  • Public health is a priority for the city council.
  • They misused public funds.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
  • 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.

รูปแบบการใช้: in public / a public [display/speech]
คำพ้องความหมาย
overt (Formal term meaning openly shown; less common in everyday speech.)
คำตรงข้าม
private (Happening away from others' view.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
in public |public apology |public display
หัวข้อ
daily life |daily_life |communication |core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
  • They argued in public.
  • She made a public apology for her comments.
  • The couple showed affection in public.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
  • He kissed her in public.
  • They fight in public.
  • She said sorry in public.
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รูปคำในพจนานุกรม
public
IPA
GB/pˈʌblɪk/
US/pˈʌblɪk/
พยางค์และการเน้นเสียง
pub - lic (2 พยางค์)
Stress on 1st syllable (pub)
รูปคำ
Adjective
  • Base: public
Noun
  • Base: public
  • Plural: public, publics
กลุ่มคำที่เกี่ยวข้อง
Forms
publics noun
Core family
publicly adverb B2 publish verb B1 publication noun B1 publisher noun B1
Related words
publicity noun B2 publicize verb B2
Negative and opposite forms
private adjective A2 privately adverb B1 privacy noun B1
Advanced or less common
publicist noun
วลีและสำนวน

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.

ตัวอย่าง
  • 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.

ตัวอย่าง
  • 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.

ตัวอย่าง
  • 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.

ตัวอย่าง
  • 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.

ตัวอย่าง
  • 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.

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