Private is an English word with multiple meanings:
1. Relating to or belonging to a particular person rather than to anyone else
2. Not to be disclosed to others; confidential
3. Not holding public office or employment
4. A soldier of the lowest rank in the army
5. In computing: restricted access or not publicly available
Private这个词儿可有意思了，意思多着呢：
1. 私人的、个人的 - 比如说"private property"就是私人财产
2. 保密的、不公开的 - 像"private conversation"就是私密谈话
3. 非官方的、平民的 - 比如"private citizen"就是普通老百姓
4. 列兵 - 军队里最低的军衔
5. 在电脑里指"私有的" - 像"private account"就是私人账号
补充说明：这个词儿在日常生活中特别常见，比如说"private life"就是私生活，"private school"是私立学校，"private sector"是私营部门。咱们中国人说"私底下"、"不公开"这些意思，英语里都可以用private来表达。