1N-VAR [NOUN that]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. 批评;批判;指责
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.
1expressing disapproval of sb/sth表示不贊成ADJECTIVE | ... OF CRITICISM | VERB + CRITICISM | CRITICISM + VERB | PREPOSITIONADJECTIVE➤bitter, fierce, harsh, heavy, intense, serious, severe, sharp, strident, strong, trenchant嚴厲的批評;無情的批評;尖銳的批評;猛烈的批評▸➤telling有說服力的批評◇A more telling criticism is that he reduces ethics to interpersonal relationships.一個更有力的批評是他把道德規範降格為人際關係。➤adverse, damaging, damning, hostile, negative, scathing不利的批評;譴責性批評;含有敵意的批評;負面的評論;尖刻的批評▸➤fair, just, justifiable, legitimate, valid公正的批評;合情合理的批評;正當的批評◇She made a number of valid criticisms.她提了許多合理的批評意見。➤unfair不公正的批評➤constructive, helpful (especially NAmE) 建設性的/有益的批評◇Teachers need honest feedback and constructive criticism.老師需要坦誠的反饋和建設性的批評意見。➤considerable, extensive, widespread相當多的/大量的/廣泛的批評▸➤constant不斷的批評▸➤common常見的批評▸➤basic, fundamental基本的/根本性的批評▸➤main, major, substantial主要的批評意見;重大的批評意見▸➤minor小小的批評▸➤general一般性的批評▸➤direct, explicit, outspoken直接的/明確的/坦率的批評▸➤implicit, implied含蓄的/婉轉的批評▸➤fresh新的批評◇Two successive defeats have brought fresh criticism.連續兩次失敗招致新的批評。➤growing, increasing, mounting越來越多的批評;日漸增多的批評▸➤media, press媒體的/新聞界的批評▸➤public公眾的批評... OF CRITICISM➤barrage一連串批評◇The star faced a barrage of criticism for his actions.那個明星的行為引來接二連三的批評。VERB + CRITICISM➤address, direct, express, level, make, voice進行批評;將批評指向⋯;提出批評◇The report levels criticism at senior managers.報告將批評的矛頭指向高級管理人員。➤attract, be open to, be singled out for, come in for, come under, deserve, draw, face, get, invite, meet with, prompt, provoke, raise, receive, spark招致批評;樂意接受批評;被單獨挑出來接受批評;遭受批評;應受批評;面臨批評◇The government came under fierce criticism for its policies.政府因其政策受到猛烈批評。◇The proposal is open to several important criticisms.這項提案樂意接受一些重大的批評意見。◇Scientists have raised strong criticisms of creationist ideas.科學家們對神創論的觀點提出強烈的批評。➤avoid, deflect, escape, forestall避免/轉移/逃避/防止批評◇She sought to deflect criticism by blaming her family.她責怪家人,企圖轉移對她的批評。➤accept, handle, meet, reply to, respond to, take, welcome接受批評;應對批評;回應批評◇He finds it hard to take criticism.他感到接受批評很難。➤answer, counter, dismiss, reject回應批評;反駁批評;拒絕接受批評◇She countered my criticisms by saying we had no choice in the matter.她以我們在這件事上別無選擇來反駁我的批評。➤silence壓制批評意見▸➤imply暗示批評◇None of what has been said should be taken to imply criticism.剛才說的任何話都不應該視為含有批評的意味。➤offer提出批評◇to offer criticism and receive it提出批評與接受批評CRITICISM + VERB➤come from sb批評出自某人◇The harshest criticism came from right-wingers.最嚴厲的批評來自右翼分子。➤centre/center on sth批評集中在⋯◇Criticism centred / centered on the lack of information provided.批評集中在所提供的信息不足。PREPOSITION➤criticism about關於⋯的批評◇The main criticism about the information provided is that it arrives too late.對所提供信息的主要批評意見是這些信息來得太晚。➤criticism against對⋯的批評◇criticisms against the Church對基督教會的批評➤criticism for因⋯的批評◇They received criticism for continuing to supply the faulty goods.他們因繼續提供劣質貨品而受到指責。➤criticism from來自⋯的批評◇We are bound to face criticism from both sides.我們肯定會面臨來自雙方的批評。➤criticism of就⋯的批評◇There has been serious criticism of the teaching methods used in the school.一直有人嚴厲批評該校使用的教學法。➤criticism over關於⋯的批評◇We came in for some sharp criticism over this decision.由於這一決定,我們受到了尖銳的批評。criticism
criticism noun ⇨criticism (criticism of the management)⇨assessment (literary criticism)criticism
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criticism ♦︎ attack ♦︎ disapproval ♦︎ condemnation ♦︎ denunciation ♦︎ censure ♦︎ assault ♦︎ rap ♦︎ quibble ♦︎ flakThese are all words for the act of expressing a negative opinion about sb/sth.这些词均表示批评、批判、指责。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆criticism / disapproval / condemnation / a denunciation / censure of sb / sth◆an attack / assault on sb / sth◆criticism / an attack / condemnation / flak from sb / sth◆(a) strong criticism / attack / disapproval / condemnation◆a fierce / severe criticism / attack / denunciation / censure◆(a) public criticism / attack / disapproval / condemnation / denunciation / censure◆to launch a criticism / an attack / an assault◆to make a criticism / an attack / a denunciation / an assault◆to express criticism / disapproval / condemnation◆to bring / draw criticism / condemnation from sb / sth◆to come under criticism / attack / censure / assault◆to take criticism / flak■criticism [uncountable, countable] the act of expressing a negative opinion about sb/sth because you think they have faults批评;批判;指责◆The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups.这项计划已经引起消费者组织的指责。◆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,受不了一丁点批评。◆I didn't mean it as a criticism.我没有要责备的意思。◆My only criticism of the house is that it is on a busy main road.我对这座房子唯一的不满是它处在一条繁忙的大马路旁。 see also criticize ⇨ blame■attack [countable, uncountable] (especially journalism尤用于新闻) strong, aggressive criticism of sb/sth in speech or writing(口头或书面的)抨击,非难◆She launched a scathing attack on the government's policies.她对政府的政策进行了猛烈抨击。◆The school has come under attack for failing to encourage bright students.这所学校因未能鼓励聪明的学生而受到非难。 see also attack ⇨ blameverb■disapproval [uncountable] a feeling that you do not like an idea, an action or sb's behaviour because you think it is bad, not suitable or going to have a bad effect on sb else不赞成;反对◆He shook his head in disapproval.他摇了摇头,表示反对。◆She looked at my clothes with disapproval.她不满意地看着我的衣服。OPPapproval ⇨ praisenoun see also disapprove ⇨ disapprove■condemnation ˌkɒndemˈneɪʃn; NAmEˌkɑːndemˈneɪʃn [uncountable, countable] (ratherformal) strong criticism of sb/sth, especially for moral reasons(尤指出于道德原因的)谴责,指责◆There was widespread condemnation of the invasion.那次侵略遭到了广泛的谴责。◆The report will be seen by many as a strong condemnation of the prison system.那份报告被许多人视为对监狱系统的强烈谴责。 see also condemn ⇨ blame■denunciationdɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn [countable, uncountable] (formal) an act of criticizing sb/sth strongly in public公开谴责;斥责;指责◆The bishop made an angry denunciation of the government's policies.主教愤怒地谴责了政府的政策。◆All parties joined in bitter denunciation of the terrorists.所有党派同仇敌忾,斥责恐怖分子。 see also denounce ⇨ blame■censure ˈsenʃə(r) [uncountable] (formal) strong criticism, especially from a court, parliament or other official body(尤指法院、议会或其他官方机构)严厉的批评,斥责,谴责◆Her dishonest behaviour came under severe censure.她的不诚实行为受到了严厉批评。 see also censure ⇨ blameverb■assault əˈsɔːlt [countable] strong, aggressive criticism of sb/sth in speech or in writing, especially in order to cause damage(口头或书面的)抨击,非难(尤指以破坏为目的)◆The paper's assault on the president was totally unjustified.这份报纸对总统的攻击纯属无稽之谈。NOTE辨析 Attack or assault?Attack is used more frequently than assault as a way of describing a criticism of sb/sth. Assault can be more severe and suggests a serious, deliberate attempt to hurt sb's reputation or damage a policy.表示批评、指责时,attack比assault常用。assault可能会更加严厉,暗指有意想要重挫某人声望或破坏某项政策。■rap [countable] (NAmE, informal) an unfair judgement on sb/sth不公正的判决;苛评◆He denounced the criticisms as 'just one bum rap after another'.他谴责这样的批评“不过是一次又一次地横加指斥”。◆Wolves get a bad rap, says a woman who owns three.“狼被不公正地冠上黑名。”一个养着三只狼的女人说。■quibble ˈkwɪbl [countable] a small complaint or criticism, especially one that is not important(尤指无足轻重的)抱怨,牢骚,不满◆The only quibble about this book is the lack of colour illustrations.对这本书唯一的不满是缺少彩色插图。■flak [uncountable] (informal) severe criticism intended to damage or destroy sb/sth that comes from several different sources(来自各方,意在伤害或破坏的)严厉批评,抨击◆He's taken a lot of flak for his left-wing views.他的左倾观点受到了诸多谴责。◆She came in for a lot of flak from the press.她遭到报刊的猛烈抨击。