public works

IPA/ˌpʌblɪk ˈwɜːks/
IPA/ˌpʌblɪk ˈwɜːrks/

public works — noun

1. Large construction and building projects — like roads, bridges, hospitals, schoo

1.名詞B2
釋義

Large construction and building projects — like roads, bridges, hospitals, schools, water systems, and parks — that are planned, financed, and maintained by the government for use by all citizens.

例句

After the earthquake, the government spent on public works to rebuild roads and bridges.

collocation: spend on public works

Public works projects such as new schools and hospitals create many local jobs.

同義詞
  • infrastructure

    broader term covering all basic physical systems including power grids and telecoms; 'public works' specifically refers to government-funded construction

  • civic projects

    can include non-construction community initiatives

用法筆記

Typically used as a plural noun referring to the projects themselves, or as uncountable referring to the category of work. Often paired with 'project', 'program', or 'department'.

常見錯誤

❌The government built a new public work near the river.
✅The government built a new public works project near the river.
💡'public works' is treated as a plural or uncountable noun; for a single construction, add 'project'.