| 单词 | scathing |
| 释义 | scathing (skeɪðɪŋ ) adjective If you say that someone is being scathing about something, you mean that they are being very critical of it. His report was scathing about all terror groups. [+ about] He then launched a scathing attack on previous leaders. Synonyms: critical, cutting, biting, harsh scathingly graded adverb [usually ADVERB with verb] 'Oh, they want to be excused,' the other girl said scathingly. Collocations: scathing comment The most scathing comments came from wheeler-dealers themselves. Times, Sunday Times The government and the prime minister have been the targets of scathing comments over their proposed justice reforms. Times, Sunday Times Some of the world's most iconic landmarks have been given scathing comments on the website. The Sun The new attorney will have been conscious that former barrister colleagues will have been watching — after the deluge of scathing comments over his appointment. Times, Sunday Times The scathing comments attracted criticism. Times, Sunday Times The scathing report urges drastic action after finding that the voting system remains dangerously inefficient and open to fraud. Times, Sunday Times (2014) In a scathing report they say there are massive shortages of spare parts and almost half of commanders' equipment needs are not being met in time. The Sun (2009) The Commons home affairs select committee last year produced a scathing report on agencies' failings. Times, Sunday Times (2014) A scathing report said basic security disciplines had been forgotten. The Sun (2008) The police inquiry was triggered by a scathing report published in February on her expenses. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Pushing ahead creatively also carries risks, like the scathing review his musical earned on the weekend. Globe and Mail Critics were soon posting comic send-ups like the one on the right, as well as scathing reviews. The Sun So maybe watch out for his scathing reviews of other music companies still funded by the council. Times, Sunday Times You can see this new mood at work in the scathing reviews now being garnered by vacuous conceptual artists who were acclaimed in the 1990s. Times, Sunday Times A few scathing reviews appeared immediately, and more piled on. Globe and Mail Translations: Chinese: 尖锐的 Japanese: 痛烈な |
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