A2 adjective 中性 #460 最常用

private

/ˈpraɪvət/

Describes something that belongs to a specific person or group and is not for public use. It also refers to a place or conversation where others are not allowed to listen or watch.

例句

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1

I need a private room to make a phone call.

I need a room where I can be alone to talk on the phone.

2

The committee will hold a private meeting to discuss the new policy.

The group will have a secret meeting to talk about the new rules.

3

Can we talk in private for a second?

Can we talk alone for a moment?

词族

名词
privacy
副词
privately
形容词
private
相关
privatization
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记忆技巧

Think of a 'Private' sign on a door; it means you cannot enter because someone wants to be alone or the space belongs to them.

快速测验

This is a ______ conversation, so please do not tell anyone what I said.

正确!

正确答案是: private

例句

1

I need a private room to make a phone call.

everyday

I need a room where I can be alone to talk on the phone.

2

The committee will hold a private meeting to discuss the new policy.

formal

The group will have a secret meeting to talk about the new rules.

3

Can we talk in private for a second?

informal

Can we talk alone for a moment?

4

The study ensured that all participant data remained private.

academic

The research made sure that information about people was kept secret.

5

Please do not share this private document with outside clients.

business

Do not show this internal paper to people who do not work here.

词族

名词
privacy
副词
privately
形容词
private
相关
privatization

常见搭配

private property land or buildings owned by an individual
private life a person's personal relationships and activities
private school a school that does not receive government money
private conversation a talk that other people should not hear
private sector the part of the economy not controlled by the government

常用短语

in private

without other people being present

private eye

a private investigator or detective

private parts

the areas of the body covered by underwear

容易混淆的词

private vs personal

Personal relates to an individual's own body or feelings, while private relates to things kept away from public view.

private vs confidential

Confidential is usually used in professional or legal contexts for information that must be kept secret.

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使用说明

Use 'private' when you want to emphasize that something is not for everyone or that you want to be alone. It can be used both for physical spaces and for information.

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常见错误

Learners sometimes use 'private' when they mean 'privacy' (the noun). For example, saying 'I need my private' instead of 'I need my privacy.'

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记忆技巧

Think of a 'Private' sign on a door; it means you cannot enter because someone wants to be alone or the space belongs to them.

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词源

From the Latin 'privatus', meaning 'withdrawn from public life' or 'belonging to oneself'.

语法模式

Used before a noun (e.g., a private letter). Used after a linking verb (e.g., The conversation was private).
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文化背景

In many Western cultures, having private space and time is considered a very important personal right.

快速测验

This is a ______ conversation, so please do not tell anyone what I said.

正确!

正确答案是: private

相关词

underpendsion

C1

The foundational support, basis, or underlying framework that provides stability and strength to a structure, theory, or organization. It refers to the core principles or physical elements that justify and hold up a larger system.

uniprivacy

C1

A conceptual term referring to a single, unified standard or framework of privacy protections applied consistently across different platforms, jurisdictions, or systems. It describes the state of having one streamlined set of data rights and security measures rather than fragmented or overlapping policies.

demarery

C1

A formal legal objection that admits the facts of an opponent's argument but denies that they are sufficient to justify a legal claim. It effectively argues that even if everything the opposing party says is true, there is no legal basis for a lawsuit.

translably

C1

The noun translably refers to the quality or degree to which a piece of text, an idea, or an expression can be effectively rendered into another language while preserving its original essence. It is a specialized linguistic term used to assess the feasibility of achieving semantic and cultural equivalence in translation tasks.

obfachood

C1

The state or condition of being deliberately obscure, hidden, or difficult to understand, particularly within a formal or technical system. It refers to the quality of a subject that has been rendered complex to prevent easy access or comprehension.

misdictile

C1

To transcribe or record spoken words incorrectly, especially in a manner that fundamentally alters the intended meaning or technical specifications of the message. It refers specifically to the failure of accuracy during the transition from auditory input to written or repeated output.

obgeotude

C1

The state or quality of being excessively preoccupied with physical location or geographical boundaries. It often refers to a mindset or policy that stubbornly prioritizes local physical presence over digital or global connectivity.

monotegate

C1

To consolidate multiple layers, systems, or categories into a single, unified structure. It is often used in technical or organizational contexts to describe the process of streamlining complex elements for the sake of efficiency or standardization.

autojecthood

C1

To transition a system, process, or entity into a state where it automatically identifies and rejects incompatible or non-compliant elements. It refers to the implementation of autonomous exclusion protocols to maintain system purity or efficiency.

contragratence

C1

A state or quality of being intentionally contrary or ungrateful, specifically characterized by a willful refusal to express gratitude or conform to expected social harmony. In academic or test-specific contexts, it often refers to a behavioral pattern of resisting positive social exchange.

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