critical
gb/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/ us/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
B1
อังกฤษ
~ 1700
ความหมาย
0 ความหมาย
adjective
B1
property
1
expressing disapproval or judgment
Saying that you do not like something or think it is wrong.
รูปแบบการใช้:
[someone] is critical of [something/someone]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes confuse 'critical of' with 'critical to', which has a different meaning related to importance.
คำพ้องความหมาย
disapproving (Softer and more general in tone than 'critical'.)
คำตรงข้าม
supportive (Shows encouragement rather than disapproval.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
highly critical
|critical remarks
|critical comments
|critical of
หัวข้อ
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- The report was highly critical of the government's handling of the crisis.
- She is often critical of her own work.
- Many critics were critical of the film's weak storyline.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- He is critical of the plan.
- She was critical of my idea.
- The teacher is critical of bad spelling.
adjective
B1
property
2
extremely important or necessary
Very important and needed for something to work or be safe.
รูปแบบการใช้:
[something] is critical to/for [something]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes confuse 'critical' here with 'criticizing', but this meaning is about importance, not disapproval.
คำพ้องความหมาย
crucial (Nearly identical in meaning, but sometimes sounds slightly less formal.)
คำตรงข้าม
unimportant (Lacking importance or necessity.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
critical role
|critical point
|critical factor
|critical importance
หัวข้อ
business
|science
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- It is critical to follow these safety instructions.
- Funding is critical for the project's success.
- Good communication is critical to a healthy relationship.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- Water is critical for life.
- It is critical to wear a helmet.
- Sleep is critical for health.
adjective
B2
property
3
at a dangerous or life-threatening stage
Very serious and possibly leading to death or disaster.
รูปแบบการใช้:
[someone/something] is in a critical condition/state/situation
คำพ้องความหมาย
serious (Less intense than 'critical', which implies urgency and danger.)
คำตรงข้าม
stable (In a safe and unchanging condition, especially in medical contexts.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
critical condition
|critical state
|critical situation
หัวข้อ
health
|emergencies
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- The patient remains in critical condition after surgery.
- The economy is in a critical state.
- We are at a critical point in the negotiations.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- He is in critical condition after the crash.
- The company is in a critical situation.
- The child’s health is critical now.
adjective
technical
B2
property
4
relating to analysis and evaluation
Using careful thinking to judge the good and bad parts of something.
รูปแบบการใช้:
critical thinking/analysis/evaluation
คำพ้องความหมาย
analytical (Focuses more on breaking down into parts, while 'critical' also involves judgment.)
คำตรงข้าม
unquestioning (Accepting without examination or evaluation.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
critical thinking
|critical analysis
|critical review
หัวข้อ
education
|arts
|arts_entertainment
|communication
ตัวอย่าง
- Critical thinking skills are essential for problem-solving.
- The book received much critical acclaim.
- Her essay was a critical analysis of the novel.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- We learn critical thinking in school.
- He wrote a critical review of the movie.
- The class teaches critical reading skills.
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รูปคำในพจนานุกรม
critical
IPA
GB/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
US/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
พยางค์และการเน้นเสียง
crit - ic - al (3 พยางค์)
Stress on 1st syllable (crit)
รูปคำ
Adjective
- Base: critical
กลุ่มคำที่เกี่ยวข้อง
Core family
Related words
critique
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
uncritical
adjective
uncritically
adverb
Advanced or less common
criticality
noun
วลีและสำนวน
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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- Data security is mission-critical for this company.
- This software is mission-critical to our daily operations.