| 单词 | criticism |
| 释义 | criticismcriticism /ˈkrɪt̮əˌsɪzəm/ ●●● S3 W3 noun [countable, uncountable] 1the act of saying what you think is bad or wrong about someone or something, or the written or spoken statements in which you do this: She is very sensitive to any kind of criticism. The action drew criticism from environmentalists.criticism of The report makes many criticisms of the nation’s prison system. The plan to close the school has been met with sharp criticism by the community. I really liked the movie – my only criticism is that it was a little too long. The senator came under heavy criticism for her statements. I’m always willing to hear constructive criticism (=advice that is intended to help someone or something improve). A storm of criticism (=a lot of criticism) followed the announcement.2eng. lang. arts the activity of forming judgments about the good or bad qualities of books, movies, music, etc., or a piece of writing in which you do this: The author is writing a book of literary criticism.COLLOCATIONSadjectivessharp/harsh/stinging criticism Sharp and constant criticism is no way to motivate employees.heavy/intense criticism The decision to build the road attracted heavy criticism from environmental groups.public criticism As a politician, you have to get used to public criticism.constructive criticism (=helpful advice about improving something) Students need praise and constructive criticism.widespread criticism There was widespread criticism of his speech.growing/mounting criticism The government was faced with mounting criticism at home and abroad.main criticism My main criticism of the plan is that it will be too expensive.outspoken criticism (=said very openly and directly) I was surprised by his outspoken criticism of the system.implied criticism (=suggested indirectly, rather than said openly) She sensed the implied criticism in his remarks.scathing/withering criticism (=criticism that makes someone feel stupid) The witness came under scathing criticism from the judge when she said she had accepted money from a newspaper for her story.verbsdraw/attract/provoke criticism (=be criticized) The plan has drawn criticism from some groups.come under criticism (also come in for criticism) (=be criticized) She has come under criticism for her unusual teaching methods.receive/meet with criticism (=be criticized) His theory met with harsh criticism from other scientists.face criticism (=be criticized) The mayor has often faced criticism in the local press.accept/take criticism (=listen to it and learn from it) It can be difficult to accept criticism because of your own pride in your work.dismiss criticism (=refuse to accept criticism because it is not true or important) She dismissed their criticism with a laugh.answer/address/respond to criticism The mayor’s office responded to the criticism by saying that the right decision had been made.direct/level/aim criticism at somebody/something (=aim it at someone or something) Criticism was leveled at the reporter for reporting the events in a biased way.deflect criticism (=try to give reasons why some criticism is wrong) The government deflected criticism of the flood warning system, saying that the system had worked but that the flood waters were unusually high.single somebody out for criticism (=criticize one person, organization etc. from a group) The goalkeeper was singled out for criticism. |
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