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public
29 ENTRIES FOUND:
Learner's definition of PUBLIC
1
always used before a noun : of, relating to, or affecting all or most of the people of a country, state, etc.公众的；大众的；民众的
- public opinion舆论
- Public outrage over the scandal eventually forced him to resign.这桩丑闻引发的民愤最终迫使他辞职。
- The ads are intended to increase public awareness of the risks of smoking.这些广告意在提高民众对于吸烟的危害的认识。
- a study of public policy [=government policies that affect the whole population]对公共政策的研究
- He is the director of public affairs. [=his work involves events, activities, etc., that a company does for the public]他是公共事务部的负责人。
2
always used before a noun
a : of, relating to, paid for by, or working for a government国有的；公有的；政府的
- She was elected to a public office.她当选为公职人员。
- public spending/funding公共开支；政府拨款
- public education/housing公共教育/住房
- a public corporation国有公司
- a public prosecutor/officer公诉人；公务员
- He was in Congress for many years but he recently retired from public life.他在国会工作了多年，但最近退出了公务生活。
b : supported by money from the government and from private contributors rather than by commercials公有的
- public television/radio公共电视/广播
3
a : able to be used by anyone : open or available to people in general rather than to just a few people公共的；公众的；公用的
- a public library/restroom/telephone/beach公共图书馆/洗手间/电话/沙滩
- public property公共财产
- They decided on a nearby restaurant as a convenient public place to meet.他们把附近的一家饭店定为集会的便利公共场所。
- The government has allowed public access to the documents.政府允许公众查阅这些文件。
- The city council is holding a public meeting.市议会正在举行公众会议。
b : able to be seen or heard by many people公开的
- This will be her first public performance in five years.这是她五年来首次公开演出。
- a public apology公开道歉
- Her trial will be public.她将接受公开审判。
4
: known to many people众所周知的；广为人知的
- As a celebrity, she is trying to keep her private life separate from her public life.作为一位名人，她尽力将自己的私生活与公众生活分开。
- The scandal ruined his public image. [=the scandal caused many people to change their opinion of him from good to bad]这桩丑闻毁了他的公众形象。
- a public figure [=a well-known person]公众人物
- The results of the study have been made public. [=have been announced, published, etc., so that they are generally known]这项研究结果已经公布。
5
: offering shares or stock that can be traded on the open market上市的 — opposite private; see also initial public offering
- a public corporation/company上市公司
go public
1
: to make something known to many people : to make something generally known by announcing it, publishing it, etc.公开；公之于众
- He went public with his research.他将研究结果公之于众。
2
: to offer shares or stock that can be freely traded on the open market上市
- The company plans to go public.这家公司准备上市。
in the public eye
public knowledge
2 public /ˈpʌblɪk/ noun
2 public
/ˈpʌblɪk/
noun
Learner's definition of PUBLIC
[singular]
1
the public : the people of a country, state, etc.公众；民众；大众
- the American public美国大众
- The beach is open to the public.这片沙滩对公众开放。
- (US) The public is angry with the President = (Brit) The public are angry with the President.民众对总统感到愤怒。
- The general public is in favor of the law.公众拥护这项法律。
- Members of the public called for the mayor's resignation.民众要求市长辞职。
2
: a group of people who have a shared interest, quality, etc.（有共同爱好、品质等的）一群人
- He has once again won the approval of his public [=his supporters/fans] with his latest movie.他的最新影片再次赢得了影迷们的认可。
- the reading public [=people who read a lot; people who enjoy reading]爱读书的人们
in public
: in a place where you can be seen by many people : in a public place公开；当众
- They were seen kissing in public.他们被看到当众接吻。
- The former actress is now rarely seen in public.那位曾经的演员如今很少在公开场合露面。
2
b
: of or relating to a government
c
: of, relating to, or being in the service of the community or nation
3
a
: of or relating to people in general : universal
b
: of, by, for, or directed to the public (see public entry 2 sense 2) : popular
publicness noun
plural publics
Example Sentences
Adjective Public outrage over the scandal eventually forced him to resign. The ads are intended to increase public awareness of the risks of smoking. She was elected to a public office. He was in Congress for many years but he recently retired from public life. They decided on a nearby restaurant as a convenient public place to meet. The government has allowed public access to the documents. The city council is holding a public meeting. This will be her first public performance in five years. Her trial will be public. Noun The beach is open to the public. The general public is in favor of the law. Members of the public called for the mayor's resignation. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Anna Wintour, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2022 Officers from the Boston Police Department responded to the incident at 7:18 p.m., authorities said in a public statement. Tommy Mcardle, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022 Discussions ultimately developed into how much control parents should have over K-12 public education. Renata Cló, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 In 2021, the royal household’s public financial statement listed the grant at about $99 million — money intended to pay for the upkeep of palaces and to meet other expenses. Adam Taylor, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 The public education system has been hijacked by the far left. Fox News Staff, Fox News, 13 Sep. 2022 And their children attend a home-schooling cooperative because the Browns believe public education is dysfunctional and dangerous. Brian Macquarrie, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2022 While neither Princess Beatrice nor Princess Eugenie has made a public statement, Beatrice's husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi shared a sweet tribute to the Queen on his Instagram. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 12 Sep. 2022 In recent years, state Republican lawmakers have caused dismay among Idaho's business community by launching attacks on public education spending, which succeeded in 2021 with a $2.5 million cut to universities despite a budget surplus. Keith Ridler, ajc, 12 Sep. 2022 Michelle Boorstein, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 Trump, however, is different, Engel said, noting the former U.S. president's unpopularity with the British public. Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 Linek's father, who attended the news conference in Atlanta with Macrae, pleaded with the public for any information on his daughter's whereabouts. Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2022 Charles is less popular with the public than his late mother or his son Prince William, now the heir apparent. WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Charles inherits a monarchy that remains broadly popular with the British public. Peter Bergen, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 Throughout her reign, the queen built a strong bond with the public. Shannon Larson, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 When movies lose their appeal with the public, turn into cult objects or just fall out of print on home video, what is left of the work? Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 In the early days of the outbreak, officials quickly realized that mass killings of raccoons would not be popular with the public. Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2022 See More
Adjective
In public life, as in tennis, losses come in clusters. Anna Wintour, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2022 Officers from the Boston Police Department responded to the incident at 7:18 p.m., authorities said in a public statement. Tommy Mcardle, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022 Discussions ultimately developed into how much control parents should have over K-12 public education. Renata Cló, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 In 2021, the royal household’s public financial statement listed the grant at about $99 million — money intended to pay for the upkeep of palaces and to meet other expenses. Adam Taylor, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 The public education system has been hijacked by the far left. Fox News Staff, Fox News, 13 Sep. 2022 And their children attend a home-schooling cooperative because the Browns believe public education is dysfunctional and dangerous. Brian Macquarrie, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2022 While neither Princess Beatrice nor Princess Eugenie has made a public statement, Beatrice's husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi shared a sweet tribute to the Queen on his Instagram. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 12 Sep. 2022 In recent years, state Republican lawmakers have caused dismay among Idaho's business community by launching attacks on public education spending, which succeeded in 2021 with a $2.5 million cut to universities despite a budget surplus. Keith Ridler, ajc, 12 Sep. 2022 Noun
In some ways, Charles’s brand of faith — with greater focus on spirituality than dogma — puts him more in line with the British public. Michelle Boorstein, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 Trump, however, is different, Engel said, noting the former U.S. president's unpopularity with the British public. Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 Linek's father, who attended the news conference in Atlanta with Macrae, pleaded with the public for any information on his daughter's whereabouts. Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2022 Charles is less popular with the public than his late mother or his son Prince William, now the heir apparent. WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Charles inherits a monarchy that remains broadly popular with the British public. Peter Bergen, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 Throughout her reign, the queen built a strong bond with the public. Shannon Larson, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 When movies lose their appeal with the public, turn into cult objects or just fall out of print on home video, what is left of the work? Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 In the early days of the outbreak, officials quickly realized that mass killings of raccoons would not be popular with the public. Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English publique, from Anglo-French, from Latin publicus; akin to Latin populus people
First Known Use
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Noun
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of public was in the 14th century Phrases Containing public
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