Criticism Bad ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm Groups Accept Constructive Widespread Criticized
This flashcard defines "criticism" as the act of expressing disapproval and opinions about faults, or a serious examination and judgment of works like books and plays. It also provides example sentences and synonyms.
[N-VAR 可变名词]批评;批判;指责Criticism is the action of expressing disapproval of something or someone. A criticism is a statement that expresses disapproval.
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This policy had repeatedly come under strong criticism on Capitol Hill...
该政策在美国国会屡遭强烈批评。
The criticism that the English do not truly care about their children was often voiced.
常有人指责英国人并不真正关心自己的子女。
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[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词](对书、戏剧等的)评论Criticism is a serious examination and judgment of something such as a book or play.
She has published more than 20 books including novels, poetry and literary criticism.
她已出版了包括小说、诗歌和文学评论在内的20多部著作。
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criti·cism★/ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm; NAmEˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/noun1★[uncountable , countable ]the act of expressing disapproval of sb/sth and opinions about their faults or bad qualities; a statement showing disapproval 批评;批判;责备;指责◆The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups.这项计划引起了各消费者组织的指责。◆People in public life must always be open to criticism(= willing to accept being criticized).公众人物必须随时准备接受批评。◆Ben is very sensitive, he just can't take criticism.本很敏感,简直接受不了批评。◆to offer sb constructive criticism(= that is meant to be helpful)给某人提出建设性的批评意见◆I didn't mean it as a criticism.我没有要责备的意思。◆criticisms levelled at(= aimed at)journalists 针对记者的批评criticismof sb/sth ◆There was widespread criticismof the government's handling of the disaster. 政府对灾难的处理方式遭到了普遍的批评。criticismthat… ◆My only criticism of the house is that it is on a main road.我对这座房子唯一的不满是它处于一条大路上。OPP
praise
2★[uncountable ]the work or activity of making fair, careful judgements about the good and bad qualities of sb/sth, especially books, music, etc. (尤指对书、音乐等的)评论文章,评论◆literary criticism文学批评criticismcriticismscriti·cism/ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm; NAmEˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
1remarks that say what you think is bad about someone or somethingOPP praisecriticism of My main criticism of the scheme is that it does nothing to help families on low incomes. Despite strong criticism, the new system is still in place. There has been widespread criticism of the decision. We try to give students constructive criticism. Another criticism levelled at him was that his teaching methods were old-fashioned. The government’s economic strategy has attracted a lot of criticism. You must learn to accept criticism. Many employees find it hard to take even mild criticism. His actions provoked severe criticism from civil rights groups. the storm of criticism that followed his announcement2writing which expresses judgments about the good or bad qualities of books, films, music etc: literary criticismCOLLOCATIONSadjectivesstrong/severe/heavy criticism· This decision attracted heavy criticism from environmental groups.fierce/bitter/harsh/sharp criticism (=involving angry feelings)· The prison system has been the object of fierce criticism.public criticism· As a politician, you have to get used to public criticism.constructive criticism (=aimed at improving something or someone in a helpful way)· Praise and constructive criticism are both very useful.widespread criticism· There was widespread criticism of his speech.growing/mounting criticism· The government was faced with mounting criticism at home and abroad.outspoken criticism (=said very openly and directly)· I was surprised by his outspoken criticism of the system.implied criticism (=suggested indirectly, rather than said openly)· She sensed the implied criticism in his remarks.verbsdraw/attract/provoke criticism (=be criticized)· The plan has drawn criticism from some groups.come under criticism/come in for criticism (=be criticized)· The deal came under fierce criticism from other American airlines.meet (with) criticism (=be criticized)· His theory met with harsh criticism from colleagues.face criticism· He has often faced criticism in the local press.accept/take criticism (=allow it and learn from it)· Very few people know how to accept criticism.level criticism at somebody/something (=aim it at someone or something)· A great deal of criticism was levelled at the company.single somebody out for criticism (=to criticize one person, organization etc specifically)· The goalkeeper was singled out for criticism.phrasesbe the subject of criticism/be subjected to criticism (=be criticized by people)· The club has been the subject of criticism since last October.be open to criticism (=be willing or able to accept it)· Management have decided this and I don't think they're open to criticism.be sensitive to criticism (=to react to criticism, often in a bad way)· He was highly sensitive to criticism in the press.a storm/barrage of criticism (=a lot of criticism)· His comments provoked a barrage of criticism.
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批评(93%),评论(7%)
n.批评;考证;苛求
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