英語

critic

gb/kɹˈɪtɪk/ us/kɹˈɪtɪk/
B1 英語
~ 2300
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B1 entity
1

Person who judges creative works

Someone who gives their opinion about books, movies, music, or art, often in newspapers or on TV.

用法パターン: [someone] is a critic of [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'critic' with 'critique'. 'Critic' is the person; 'critique' is the review or analysis.
類義語
reviewer (Usually refers to someone who writes or gives opinions about creative works, often in a less formal or professional capacity.)
対義語
fan (A person who enjoys or supports the work, rather than evaluating or judging it critically.)
コロケーション
film critic |art critic |literary critic |music critic |theater critic
テーマ
media |arts |opinion |arts_entertainment |communication |work
例文
  • The film critic praised the director's unique style.
  • As a literary critic, she has reviewed hundreds of novels.
  • The music critic gave the concert a glowing review.
  • Art critics from around the world attended the exhibition.
  • The play received mixed reviews from local critics.
学習者向け例文
  • The critic wrote about the new movie.
  • He is a famous art critic.
  • Many critics liked the book.
  • The critic gave the film a bad review.
名詞 B2 entity
2

Person who finds faults

Someone who says what they think is wrong about a person or thing.

用法パターン: [someone] is a critic of [someone/something]
よくある間違い:
Learners may mistakenly think 'critic' always refers to art or media; it can also mean anyone expressing disapproval in other contexts.
類義語
detractor (Emphasizes persistent disapproval and opposition, often in a public context.)
対義語
supporter (Someone who defends or promotes the person or thing being criticized.)
コロケーション
harsh critic |outspoken critic |vocal critic |political critic
テーマ
opinion |conflict |communication |relationships |core_vocabulary
例文
  • She has long been a vocal critic of government policy.
  • Critics of the plan argue that it will harm small businesses.
  • As his fiercest critic, she never missed an opportunity to challenge him.
  • Environmental critics say the project will damage local ecosystems.
学習者向け例文
  • He is a critic of the new law.
  • Many critics do not like this idea.
  • The mayor has many critics.
  • His critics say he works too slowly.
文法
辞書形
critic
IPA
GB/kɹˈɪtɪk/
US/kɹˈɪtɪk/
音節・強勢
crit - ic (2音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (crit)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: critic
  • Plural: critics
関連語
Forms
critics noun
Core family
criticism noun B1 criticize verb B1 critical adjective B1 critically adverb B2
Related words
critique noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
uncritical adjective uncritically adverb
Advanced or less common
criticality noun
表現

art critic

2
/ˈɑɹt kɹˈɪtɪk/
fixed phrase

Person who reviews visual art

Someone who gives their opinion about paintings, sculptures, and other art.

例文
  • The art critic admired the painter's use of color.
  • Art critics gathered at the gallery opening.

film critic

1
/fˈɪlm kɹˈɪtɪk/
fixed phrase

Person who reviews movies

Someone who writes or talks about what they think of movies.

例文
  • The film critic gave the movie five stars.
  • Film critics praised the actor's performance.

harsh critic

3
/hˈɑɹʃ kɹˈɪtɪk/
fixed phrase

Person giving severe disapproval

Someone who says very strong negative things about someone or something.

例文
  • She has been a harsh critic of the education system for years.
  • The harsh critic did not find anything good to say about the performance.

vocal critic

4
/vˈoʊkəl kɹˈɪtɪk/
fixed phrase

Person giving public disapproval

Someone who often speaks in public about why they dislike something or someone.

例文
  • He is a vocal critic of the proposed changes to the law.
  • Vocal critics have raised concerns about the project's cost.

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