private
US /ˈpraɪ.vət/
UK /ˈpraɪ.vət/
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私营的, 民间的
not connected with the government or the state
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She works for a private company.
她在一家私人公司工作。
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The hospital is funded by private donations.
这家医院由私人捐款资助。
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秘密的, 私密的
not to be shared or made known to others; secret
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I need to have a private conversation with you.
我需要和你进行一次私密谈话。
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Keep this information strictly private.
严格保密此信息。
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列兵, 士兵
a soldier of the lowest rank in the army
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He joined the army as a private.
他以列兵的身份参军。
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The private was assigned to guard duty.
这名列兵被分配去执行警卫任务。