critical
gb/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/ us/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
B1
Английски
~ 1700
kritikus, bíráló, kulcsfontosságú, elengedhetetlen, létfontosságú, válságos, kritikai
B1
1
Модел на употреба:
[someone] is critical of [something/someone]
The report was highly critical of the government's handling of the crisis.
A jelentés élesen bírálta a kormány válságkezelését.
She is often critical of her own work.
Gyakran kritikus a saját munkájával szemben.
Many critics were critical of the film's weak storyline.
Примери за учащи
He is critical of the plan.
Kritikus a tervvel szemben.
She was critical of my idea.
Kritikus volt az ötletemmel szemben.
The teacher is critical of bad spelling.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'critical of' with 'critical to', which has a different meaning related to importance.
Значение
expressing disapproval or judgment
Колокации
highly critical
|critical remarks
|critical comments
|critical of
Синоними
disapproving (Softer and more general in tone than 'critical'.)
Антоними
supportive (Shows encouragement rather than disapproval.)
Теми
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Saying that you do not like something or think it is wrong.
Expressing negative or disapproving comments about someone or something.
B1
2
Модел на употреба:
[something] is critical to/for [something]
It is critical to follow these safety instructions.
Elengedhetetlen, hogy betartsuk ezeket a biztonsági utasításokat.
Funding is critical for the project's success.
A finanszírozás kulcsfontosságú a projekt sikeréhez.
Good communication is critical to a healthy relationship.
Примери за учащи
Water is critical for life.
A víz létfontosságú az élethez.
It is critical to wear a helmet.
Elengedhetetlen, hogy sisakot viseljünk.
Sleep is critical for health.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'critical' here with 'criticizing', but this meaning is about importance, not disapproval.
Значение
extremely important or necessary
Колокации
critical role
|critical point
|critical factor
|critical importance
Синоними
crucial (Nearly identical in meaning, but sometimes sounds slightly less formal.)
Антоними
unimportant (Lacking importance or necessity.)
Теми
business
|science
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Very important and needed for something to work or be safe.
Extremely important for the success, safety, or functioning of something.
B2
3
Модел на употреба:
[someone/something] is in a critical condition/state/situation
The patient remains in critical condition after surgery.
A beteg a műtét után továbbra is válságos állapotban van.
The economy is in a critical state.
A gazdaság válságos helyzetben van.
We are at a critical point in the negotiations.
Примери за учащи
He is in critical condition after the crash.
A karambol után válságos állapotban van.
The company is in a critical situation.
A vállalat válságos helyzetben van.
The child’s health is critical now.
Значение
at a dangerous or life-threatening stage
Колокации
critical condition
|critical state
|critical situation
Синоними
serious (Less intense than 'critical', which implies urgency and danger.)
Антоними
stable (In a safe and unchanging condition, especially in medical contexts.)
Теми
health
|emergencies
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Very serious and possibly leading to death or disaster.
In a state where there is a high risk of failure, harm, or death, and urgent action is needed.
B2
TECHNICAL
4
kritikai
B2
Модел на употреба:
critical thinking/analysis/evaluation
Critical thinking skills are essential for problem-solving.
A kritikai gondolkodás készségei elengedhetetlenek a problémamegoldáshoz.
The book received much critical acclaim.
A könyvet a kritikusok nagy elismeréssel fogadták.
Her essay was a critical analysis of the novel.
Примери за учащи
We learn critical thinking in school.
Az iskolában kritikai gondolkodást tanulunk.
He wrote a critical review of the movie.
Elemző kritikát írt a filmről.
The class teaches critical reading skills.
Значение
relating to analysis and evaluation
Колокации
critical thinking
|critical analysis
|critical review
Синоними
analytical (Focuses more on breaking down into parts, while 'critical' also involves judgment.)
Антоними
unquestioning (Accepting without examination or evaluation.)
Теми
education
|arts
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Определение
Using careful thinking to judge the good and bad parts of something.
Involving careful judgment and detailed examination of ideas, works, or information.
Граматика
Речникова форма
critical
IPA
GB/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
US/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
Срички и ударение
crit - ic - al (3 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (crit)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: critical
Семейство думи
Core family
Related words
critique
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
uncritical
adjective
uncritically
adverb
Advanced or less common
criticality
noun
Изрази
critical mass
1/kɹˈɪtɪkəl mˈæs/
fixed phrase
minimum amount needed for change to happen
The smallest amount needed for something to start or continue working well.
Примери
- The campaign reached critical mass after going viral online.
- We need a critical mass of supporters to make the project succeed.
in critical condition
1/ˈɪn kɹˈɪtɪkəl kəndˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
very seriously ill or injured
Very sick or badly hurt, and possibly close to dying.
Примери
- The driver is in critical condition after the accident.
- She was rushed to the hospital and remains in critical condition.
mission-critical
1/mˈɪʃən kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
fixed phrase
technical
essential for success of mission or project
Very important for a plan, job, or system to work well.
Примери
- Data security is mission-critical for this company.
- This software is mission-critical to our daily operations.