public

• 指与公众、大众或整个社会有关的；也指公开的、可供所有人使用或知晓的。

Relating to people in general or the whole community; open or accessible to all.

1. For or involving people in generalA2formal

   Relating to or concerning all people, not private or personal.

   公共的

   • This is a public park open to everyone.
   • Public transportation is efficient in this city.
   • The announcement was made in the public interest.

   同义词civiccivilcollectivecommoncommunalgeneralpopularsocietalstateuniversal

   反义词personalprivate

2. Known to everyoneB1formal

   Not secret; available or known to all people.

   公开的

   • The scandal became public knowledge.
   • Their relationship is no longer public.
   • The company's financial records are public information.

   同义词acknowledgedcommonexposedknownopenovertvisible

   反义词privatesecret

3. Provided by governmentB1formal

   Owned, controlled, or funded by the government for public use.

   公共

   • Public schools are free for all children.
   • He works for the public sector.
   • Public libraries offer free access to books.

   同义词civicfederalgovernmentmunicipalstate

   反义词private

• 社会大众；与某事物相关或对其感兴趣的群体或人群。

A noun referring to people in general, or the group of people who are involved with or interested in something.

不可数

1. The people in generalB1formal

   Ordinary people in society, as opposed to private individuals or specific groups.

   公众

   • The public has a right to know the truth.
   • The museum is open to the public on weekends.
   • Politicians must listen to the concerns of the public.

   同义词citizenrycommonaltycommunitynationpeoplepopulacesociety

2. Audience or customersB2formal

   A group of people who are interested in or use a particular service, product, or performance.

   公众

   • The band has a large public in Europe.
   • The restaurant serves a loyal public of locals.
   • The newspaper targets a young public with its articles.

   同义词audienceclientelefollowingmarketreadership