英语

public

gb/pˈʌblɪk/ us/pˈʌblɪk/
A2 英语
~ 1400
义项
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名词 A2 entity
1

ordinary people in general

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

用法模式: the public
常见错误:
Learners sometimes confuse 'public' with 'audience'. 'Audience' means people watching or listening at an event, while 'public' means all people in general.
近义词
population (Refers to all people in an area; less about access or openness.) | citizens (Refers specifically to legal members of a state; more formal.)
反义词
officials (Refers to people in positions of authority, the opposite of ordinary people.)
搭配
the general public |public opinion |public interest |members of the public
主题
society |politics |daily life |core_vocabulary
例句
  • 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.
学习者例句
  • 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.

用法模式: public [place/service/event]
常见错误:
Learners may think 'public' always means 'government-owned', but it can also mean simply 'open to everyone'.
近义词
open (General term for not closed or restricted; less specific about communal ownership.)
反义词
private (Restricted to certain people; opposite of open to everyone.)
搭配
public library |public transport |public meeting |public space
主题
society |daily life |daily_life |core_vocabulary
例句
  • The city has many public parks.
  • Public transport is cheaper than driving.
  • The report will be made public tomorrow.
学习者例句
  • 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.

用法模式: public [service/institution/funds]
近义词
state-run (Specifically run by the government; more formal and technical.)
反义词
private-sector (Run by individuals or companies rather than the government.)
搭配
public school |public hospital |public funds
主题
politics |society |law |daily_life
例句
  • He works in public education.
  • Public health is a priority for the city council.
  • They misused public funds.
学习者例句
  • 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.

用法模式: in public / a public [display/speech]
近义词
overt (Formal term meaning openly shown; less common in everyday speech.)
反义词
private (Happening away from others' view.)
搭配
in public |public apology |public display
主题
daily life |daily_life |communication |core_vocabulary
例句
  • They argued in public.
  • She made a public apology for her comments.
  • The couple showed affection in public.
学习者例句
  • He kissed her in public.
  • They fight in public.
  • She said sorry in public.
语法
词典原形
public
IPA
GB/pˈʌblɪk/
US/pˈʌblɪk/
音节与重音
pub - lic (2 个音节)
Stress on 1st syllable (pub)
词形变化
Adjective
  • Base: public
Noun
  • Base: public
  • Plural: public, publics
词族
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
相关表达

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.

例句
  • 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.

例句
  • 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.

例句
  • 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.

例句
  • 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.

例句
  • 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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