the general public
noun /ðə ˌdʒenrəl ˈpʌblɪk/
/ðə ˌdʒenrəl ˈpʌblɪk/
[singular + singular or plural verb]- ordinary people who are not members of a particular group or organization
普通百姓；大众；公众 - At that time, the general public was/were not aware of the health risks.
那时，公众对各种危及健康的因素尚不了解。 - The exhibition is not open to the general public.
这个展览不对公众开放。
- At that time, the general public was/were not aware of the health risks.