What does private mean?

For a particular person or group, not for everyone. Owned or managed independently of the government. Not intended to be known or shared with others.

How is private pronounced?

UK /ˈpraɪvət/, US /ˈpraɪvət/.

/ˈpraɪvət/

CEFR level A2Topic SocietyWord #1719 in the learning path

私人的；非公开的

adj. For a particular person or group, not for everyone.

私人的；非公开的

adj. Owned or managed independently of the government.

私营的；私有的

adj. Not intended to be known or shared with others.

私密的；保密的

Each guest has a private bathroom beside their bedroom.

每位客人的卧室旁都有一间专用浴室。

Private companies can improve public transport, but governments must ensure that fares remain affordable.

私营公司可以改善公共交通，但政府必须确保票价仍在民众承受范围内。

in private表示私下地；in public表示公开地。

What does private mean?: For a particular person or group, not for everyone. Owned or managed independently of the government. Not intended to be known or shared with others.
How is private pronounced?: UK /ˈpraɪvət/, US /ˈpraɪvət/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.