in publicPUBLIC/NOT PRIVATEif you do something in public, you do it where anyone can see 公开地,当众 OPP in private Her husband was always nice to her in public. 她丈夫在公开场合总是对她很好。
→ wash/air your dirty linen/laundry (in public) at dirty1(7)in public• The Prince has not appeared in public since the announcement of his divorce.• Her husband was always nice to her in public, but treated her badly at home.• Most people feel nervous about speaking in public.• You're not going to wear that in public, are you?
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