B2 非公开的，私下的
If you talk to someone or do something in private, you do it without other people being present.
Jamie wants to speak to me in private. 杰米想和我私下谈谈。
He supported the prime minister in interviews, but in private he was plotting against him.
In private, she admitted to worries about the scheme.
They are very affectionate to one another in private.
I chatted to Caroline in private before the meeting.
Compare: in public
See also: private adjective (PERSONAL)