public
/ˈpʌblɪk/
CEFR level A2Topic SocietyWord #1197 in the learning path
公众的；公用的；公开的
Definitions
adj. For everyone to use, see, or know about.
公众的；公用的；公开的
adj. Provided or controlled by the government.
政府的；公立的
n. Ordinary people in society considered as a group.
公众；民众
Example
The public garden stays open until sunset every day.
这座公共花园每天开放到日落。
Investment in public transport can improve access to employment while reducing dependence on private cars.
投资公共交通可以让人们更方便地上班，同时减少对私家车的依赖。
Collocations
- public transport
- public services
- the general public
- in public
Word family
- publicly (adv.)
- publicity (n.)
- publicise (v.)
Antonyms
- private
Usage tip
the public指公众；in public指在公共场合。
FAQ
- What does public mean?
- For everyone to use, see, or know about. Provided or controlled by the government. Ordinary people in society considered as a group.
- How is public pronounced?
- UK /ˈpʌblɪk/, US /ˈpʌblɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
