critical
gb/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/ us/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
B1
Anh
~ 1700
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adjective
B1
property
1
expressing disapproval or judgment
Saying that you do not like something or think it is wrong.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] is critical of [something/someone]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'critical of' with 'critical to', which has a different meaning related to importance.
Từ đồng nghĩa
disapproving (Softer and more general in tone than 'critical'.)
Từ trái nghĩa
supportive (Shows encouragement rather than disapproval.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
highly critical
|critical remarks
|critical comments
|critical of
Chủ đề
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[something] is critical to/for [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'critical' here with 'criticizing', but this meaning is about importance, not disapproval.
Từ đồng nghĩa
crucial (Nearly identical in meaning, but sometimes sounds slightly less formal.)
Từ trái nghĩa
unimportant (Lacking importance or necessity.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
critical role
|critical point
|critical factor
|critical importance
Chủ đề
business
|science
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- It is critical to follow these safety instructions.
- Funding is critical for the project's success.
- Good communication is critical to a healthy relationship.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone/something] is in a critical condition/state/situation
Từ đồng nghĩa
serious (Less intense than 'critical', which implies urgency and danger.)
Từ trái nghĩa
stable (In a safe and unchanging condition, especially in medical contexts.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
critical condition
|critical state
|critical situation
Chủ đề
health
|emergencies
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- The patient remains in critical condition after surgery.
- The economy is in a critical state.
- We are at a critical point in the negotiations.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
critical thinking/analysis/evaluation
Từ đồng nghĩa
analytical (Focuses more on breaking down into parts, while 'critical' also involves judgment.)
Từ trái nghĩa
unquestioning (Accepting without examination or evaluation.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
critical thinking
|critical analysis
|critical review
Chủ đề
education
|arts
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Ví dụ
- Critical thinking skills are essential for problem-solving.
- The book received much critical acclaim.
- Her essay was a critical analysis of the novel.
Ví dụ cho người học
- We learn critical thinking in school.
- He wrote a critical review of the movie.
- The class teaches critical reading skills.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
critical
IPA
GB/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
US/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
crit - ic - al (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (crit)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: critical
Họ từ
Core family
Related words
critique
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
uncritical
adjective
uncritically
adverb
Advanced or less common
criticality
noun
Cách diễn đạt
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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- Data security is mission-critical for this company.
- This software is mission-critical to our daily operations.