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词组 public
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adjective | noun
public1 /ˈpʌblɪk/ adjective 1. relating to ordinary people in generalnounspublic opinion Public opinion forced the government to change its unpopular policy.public health The chemicals could be a risk to public health.public knowledge/awareness We want to raise public awareness of the dangers of eating too much salt.public image/perception (=people’s idea about someone or something) He is very different from the public perception of him.public concern There is widespread public concern about climate change.a public outcry (=a lot of anger and protest from people in general) The plan to demolish the hospital caused a public outcry.public confidence/support The government seems to have lost public confidence.public attention/interest The scandal attracted a lot of public attention.public pressure The minister had to resign because of public pressure.phrasesbe in the public interest (=be useful or important for ordinary people) It is in the public interest for the government to publish the full details of the inquiry.in the public eye (=noticed or watched by people in general) As a well-known actor he is always in the public eye.2. relating to things that are owned or provided by the government for everyonenounspublic services (=services such as street cleaning, education, and health that are provided for everyone) He argued that higher taxes were needed to improve public services.the public sector (=industries and services owned by the government) The government will be forced to cut jobs in the public sector.public transport BrE public transportation AmE Most people use public transport to get around London, rather than drive their own car.public spending/expenditure (=money spent by the government on public services) He warned that it would be necessary to reduce public spending.public money/funds (=money paid in taxes to the government) Should public money be spent on helping businesses in trouble?public ownership In those days the railways were still in public ownership.a public building The city has some magnificent public buildings, including a huge Victorian town hall.a public body The Commission is a public body responsible for inspecting new buildings.public utilities formal (=services such as electricity, gas, or water, that are provided for everyone to use) These people have no access to sanitation or public utilities.a public library The book is available from any public library.public works (=construction work to provide public utilities or services) The government invested heavily in public works.a public servant/official (=someone who is paid by the government to serve the people) Public servants should never accept gifts from companies or individuals.3. relating to things that can be seen, heard, or known about by many people, rather than being private or secretnounsa public debate/discussion There needs to be a public debate about any changes to the voting system.a public inquiry/meeting The plans for the new hospital will be discussed at a public meeting next week.a public place Can we discuss this in a less public place?public access There is currently no easy public access to this information.a public display He did not like making public displays of emotion.the public sphere (=things that are public) Don’t famous people have a right to keep their private lives separate from the public sphere?phrasesin public (=when you are with other people and anyone can see or hear what you are doing) In some countries, men and women are not allowed to show affection to each other in public.in the public domain (=available to be seen, used, or known about by anyone) This information is all in the public domain and can be reprinted freely.
adjective | noun
public2 /ˈpʌblɪk/ noun ordinary people who do not work for the government or have any special position in societyYou always say the public.phrasesthe general public The meeting will be open to the general public.a member of the public (=an ordinary person) Police warned members of the public not to approach the man, who may be armed.be open to the public The castle is open to the public on payment of an admission charge.the public at large (=ordinary people in general) This is a view which is becoming increasingly popular with the public at large.verbsinform/educate/warn the public The aim of the campaign is to inform the public about safe food hygiene practices.protect the public The police are there to serve and protect the public from crime.reassure the public (=stop them from worrying) He reassured the public about the safety of the nation’s water systems.serve the public Parliament needs modernisation if it’s to serve the public properly.deceive/mislead the public He is deceiving the public by pretending to be something he is not.
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