Id | ESLPod_0694_WE_1063 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 694 |
Episode Title | Going to the Emergency Room |
Phrase | critical |
Text | In this podcast, the word "critical" means very serious, especially referring to a dangerous or life-threatening illness or injury: "He has a critical illness, so the doctors are observing him in the Intensive Care Unit." In other contexts, the word "critical" refers to strong criticism: "Why is she always so critical? I've never heard her say something nice about anyone else." The word "critical" can also mean serious or important: "They're facing a critical shortage of rice and wheat." Or, "How much money you save each month is a critical factor in how comfortable your retirement will be." Finally, the word "critical" can refer to one's ability to make judgments or evaluate something: "The professor asked his students to write a critical review of the proposed new laws." |
Topics | Health + Medicine |
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