privately
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/ˈpraɪvətli/
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/ˈpraɪvətli/
without government control
The company is owned privately, not by the state.
这家公司是私人所有,而非国有。
in secret, away from others
They met privately to discuss the matter.
他们私下会面讨论此事。
in one's own thoughts, not shared
He agreed publicly but privately had doubts.
他公开同意但私下心存疑虑。
for payment to individuals, not in a school
She teaches music privately at home.
她在家里私下教授音乐。
sold directly, not through a store
The car was sold privately to a friend.
这辆车私下卖给了朋友。