B2 公开地，当众
in a place where people can see you
I'd never behave like that in public. 我在公共场合绝不会那样。
It was the first time she had appeared in public since her illness.
People are understandably nervous about speaking in public.
We were able to express our opinions in public without fear of retribution.
He didn't hesitate to chastise his children in public.
Compare: in private
See also: public noun