privately
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/ˈpraɪvətli/
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/ˈpraɪvətli/
without government control
The company is owned privately, not by the state.
這家公司是私人所有,而非國有。
in secret, away from others
They met privately to discuss the matter.
他們私下會面討論此事。
in one's own thoughts, not shared
He agreed publicly but privately had doubts.
他公開同意但私下心存疑慮。
for payment to individuals, not in a school
She teaches music privately at home.
她在家裡私下教授音樂。
sold directly, not through a store
The car was sold privately to a friend.
這輛車私下賣給了朋友。