| 单词 | critical |
| 释义 | critical —critical /ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl/ aep /ˈkrɪt̬-/ adjective (GIVING OPINIONS) ► C2 giving opinions or judgments on books, plays, films, etc.: » She has written a major critical appraisal/study of Saul Bellow's novels.» His last film won/received critical acclaim (= was praised by film critics).Thesaurus+: ↑Analysing and evaluating , ↑Assessing and estimating valuecritically /-i/ adverb► B2» a critically acclaimed TV series» They were both critically injured in the crash.Thesaurus+: ↑Analysing and evaluating , ↑Assessing and estimating valueThesaurus+: ↑Serious and severe , ↑Severe • • • Extra Examples:» Studying has certainly sharpened my critical faculties .» Despite his great commercial success he still yearns for critical approval.» The play opened to great critical acclaim.» He has written a long critical piece evaluating the exhibition.adjective (IMPORTANT) ► B2 of the greatest importance to the way things might happen: » The president's support is critical (to this project).» a critical decisionThesaurus+: ↑Very important or urgentcritically /-i/ adverb► B2» a critically acclaimed TV series» They were both critically injured in the crash.Thesaurus+: ↑Analysing and evaluating , ↑Assessing and estimating valueThesaurus+: ↑Serious and severe , ↑Severe • • • Extra Examples:» The avoidance of injury is critical to a professional athlete.» It is critical that we keep the content of the letters secret.» Continued funding is critical for the project.» He left a case containing critical documents on the train.» Continual stirring is critical to a good custard.adjective (NOT PLEASED) ► B2 saying that someone or something is bad or wrong: » a critical report» The report is highly critical of safety standards at the factory.Thesaurus+: ↑Critical and uncomplimentarycritically /-i/ adverb► B2» a critically acclaimed TV series» They were both critically injured in the crash.Thesaurus+: ↑Analysing and evaluating , ↑Assessing and estimating valueThesaurus+: ↑Serious and severe , ↑SevereWord Builder:–Nouns: critic, criticism–Adjectives: critical, uncritical–Verbs: criticize–Adverbs: critically • • • Extra Examples:» She is critical of the president's globalist foreign policy.» She was highly critical of the insensitive and peremptory way in which the cases had been handled.» Many people were critical of the resurgent militarism in the country.» She is a prolific writer with critical views and a sharp tongue.» She is very critical of the way we bring up our children.adjective (SERIOUS) ► B2 extremely serious or dangerous: » Both drivers are critical/in a critical condition (= so badly hurt that they might die) after the 120 mph crash.Thesaurus+: ↑Serious and severe , ↑Severecritically /-i/ adverb► B2» a critically acclaimed TV series» They were both critically injured in the crash.Thesaurus+: ↑Analysing and evaluating , ↑Assessing and estimating valueThesaurus+: ↑Serious and severe , ↑Severe |
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