privately
adv: The matter was arranged privately. 事情已私下作了安排.
He supported the official policy in public, but privately he knew it would fail. 他在公开的场合里拥护官方的政策, 而在私下里却明白那是行不通的.
a privately-owned firm 私有的公司.
🗣️ 情景例句
Smoking is harmful to your health.
吸烟有害健康。
The smith is making shoes for a horse while braining his cat.
铁匠在煅马蹄铁时,他的猫听得头铛铛作响。
Since that time, various types of hovercraft have appeared and taken up regular service.