英语词汇“public”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	public
释义	public —public /ˈpʌb.lɪk/ Ⅰ adjective (GOVERNMENT) ► B1 provided by the government from taxes to be available to everyone: » public funds/services/spending» public buildings» a public library» He is unlikely to hold public office (= have an important job in national or local government).Thesaurus⁺: ↑Government administration and organisation • • • Extra Examples:» In the survey, a majority of people favoured higher taxes and better public services over tax cuts.» The prime minister has announced that public spending will be increased next year.» We must stop public money being misspent in this way.» The new government's policy is to transfer state industries from the public sector to the private sector.» It is illegal for public officials to solicit gifts or money in exchange for favours. Ⅱ adjective (PEOPLE) ► B2 relating to or involving people in general, rather than being limited to a particular group of people: » Public opinion (= the opinions of most people) has turned against him.» Is it really in the public interest (= useful to people) to publish this information?» We need to increase public awareness of the disease.» Peaceful demonstrations that do not cause a public nuisance (= do not harm other people) are a fundamental right in any truly democratic country.» The government has had to bow to public pressure on the issue.» The information only became public after his death.» The results will not be made public (= told to everyone) until tomorrow.» We will not go public with (= tell people in general) the results until tomorrow.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Ordinary peopleWord Builder:–Nouns: publication, publicist, publicity–Adjectives: public–Verbs: publicize–Adverbs: publicly • • • Extra Examples:» The new tax caused a huge amount of public anger.» She will be making a public appearance, signing copies of her latest novel.» Her speech failed to generate the public support she had been hoping for.» The public mood changed dramatically after the bombing.» The government is trying to restore public confidence in its management of the economy. Ⅲ adjective (PLACE) ► F0 describes a place where a lot of people are: » It's too public here - let's go back to my room to talk.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Ordinary people Ⅳ noun [U, + sing/pl verb] the public 1 B1 all ordinary people: » The public has a right to know about this.» The palace and its grounds are open to the public (= people can visit) during the summer months.» When will the product be available to the general public (= all ordinary people)?» Members of the public were asked about their shopping habits.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Ordinary people 2 F0 the group of people who are involved with you or your organization, especially in a business relationship: » Newspapers publish these outrageous stories because they know what their public wants.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Groups of people in public 3 B2 in a place where people can see you: » I'd never behave like that in public.→ _COMPARE IN PRIVATE(Cf. ↑in private)Thesaurus⁺: ↑Apparent and obvious , ↑Visible
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