public
의미: Relating to ordinary people; available to everyone; not private
Public refers to things accessible to everyone ('public transport', 'public library') or relating to the state ('public sector'). 'The public' means ordinary people collectively. 'In public' means in front of others. Confusingly, British 'public schools' are actually private fee-paying schools!
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- The museum is open to the public at weekends. 博物馆周末向公众开放。El museo está abierto al público los fines de semana.博物館は週末に一般公開されています。박물관은 주말에 일반에 공개됩니다.
- Public transport in London includes buses and the Tube. 伦敦的公共交通包括公交车和地铁。El transporte público en Londres incluye autobuses y el metro.ロンドンの公共交通機関にはバスと地下鉄があります。런던의 대중교통에는 버스와 지하철이 있습니다.
- She doesn't like speaking in public. 她不喜欢在公共场合讲话。A ella no le gusta hablar en público.彼女は人前で話すのが好きではありません。그녀는 사람들 앞에서 말하는 것을 좋아하지 않습니다.
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사용 가이드
맥락: general
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From Latin 'publicus' meaning 'of the people, of the state', altered from 'poplicus', from 'populus' (the people). The same root gives us 'publish' (make public), 'republic' (public affair), and 'popular'. The opposite 'private' comes from Latin 'privatus' (set apart from public life).
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
이야기와 상식
The confusing term 'public school' in Britain dates to when these schools were open to 'the public' (anyone who could pay) rather than being restricted to local residents or religious groups. Today they're among the most elite and expensive schools.
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