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criticism

UK //ˈkrɪt.ɪ.sɪ.zəm//US //ˈkrɪt̬.ɪ.sɪ.zəm//

词源

源自希腊语 'kritikos'(意为“能够判断的”),通过拉丁语 'criticus' 进入英语。

noun

❶ 批评,指对某人或某事的缺点或错误提出意见或评价,通常带有负面含义。

“She received a lot of criticism for her decision.”

(她的决定受到了很多批评。)

“His work has faced harsh criticism from experts.”

(他的作品遭到了专家的严厉批评。)

❶ 评论,指对文学、艺术等作品的分析或评价,可以是正面或负面的。

“Literary criticism helps us understand the deeper meaning of texts.”

(文学评论帮助我们理解文本的深层含义。)

“She specializes in film criticism.”

(她专攻电影评论。)

同义词:feedback, evaluation, review, censure, rebuke

常见短语

constructive criticism — 建设性批评,指旨在帮助改进而非单纯指责的批评。

“She appreciated the constructive criticism from her mentor.”

(她感激导师的建设性批评。)

open to criticism — 愿意接受批评,形容一个人能够虚心听取他人的意见。

“A good leader should be open to criticism.”

(一个好的领导者应该愿意接受批评。)