public works
public works — 名詞
1. Large construction and building projects — like roads, bridges, hospitals, schoo
公共工程
由政府出資建造的公共設施
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.
After the earthquake, the government spent on public works to rebuild roads and bridges.
地震過後，政府投入經費在公共工程上，以重建道路與橋梁。
collocation: spend on public works
Public works projects such as new schools and hospitals create many local jobs.
新的學校和醫院等公共工程計畫為地方創造了許多就業機會。
The city's public works department repaired the damaged water pipes within a week.
市政府的公共工程部門在一週內修好了受損的水管。
Many public works, including three highway tunnels and a bridge, were completed ahead of schedule.
多項公共工程，包括三條高速公路隧道與一座橋梁，都提前完工了。
Tax revenue is the main source of funding for public works across the country.
稅收是全國公共工程經費的主要來源。
- 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'.