criticize
gb/kɹˈɪtɪsˌaɪz/ us/kɹˈɪtɪsˌaɪz/
B1
Anh
~ 3300
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Động từ
B1
action
1
Express disapproval by noting faults
To say what you think is wrong or bad about someone or something.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to criticize [someone/something] for [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'criticize' with 'critique'. 'Critique' is often a more formal or neutral evaluation, while 'criticize' usually implies disapproval.
Từ đồng nghĩa
condemn (Stronger and more formal, often implying moral judgment.)
|
censure (Formal and official expression of disapproval, often in politics or governance.)
Từ trái nghĩa
praise (To express approval or admiration, the opposite of pointing out faults.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
harshly criticize
|publicly criticize
|openly criticize
|criticize strongly
|criticize unfairly
Chủ đề
communication
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- The manager criticized the team for missing the deadline.
- She was criticized in the press for her comments.
- Many people criticized the decision as unfair.
- The teacher criticized his handwriting.
- They criticized the government for its handling of the crisis.
Ví dụ cho người học
- My boss criticized my report.
- He criticized me for being late.
- She criticized the movie.
- The coach criticized the players.
- They criticized the plan.
Động từ
B2
action
2
Evaluate merits and faults
To talk about what is good and bad about something, such as a book, film, or idea.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to criticize [something] as [adjective]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may only use 'criticize' negatively; in academic contexts it can also mean balanced evaluation.
Từ đồng nghĩa
evaluate (Neutral assessment without necessarily implying disapproval.)
|
review (Often used for published evaluations of artistic works.)
Từ trái nghĩa
applaud (To express strong approval, focusing on merits rather than faults.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
constructively criticize
|critically criticize
|criticize objectively
Chủ đề
arts
|education
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Ví dụ
- The professor asked us to criticize the article in our essays.
- She criticized the painting for its lack of depth but praised its colors.
- In his speech, he criticized the proposal's weaknesses while acknowledging its benefits.
Ví dụ cho người học
- We had to criticize the story in class.
- He criticized the plan but said some parts were good.
- She criticized the idea in her report.
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criticize
IPA
GB/kɹˈɪtɪsˌaɪz/
US/kɹˈɪtɪsˌaɪz/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
cri - ti - cize (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (cri)
Các dạng từ
Verb
- Base: criticize
- 3rd Person Singular: criticizes
- Present Participle: criticizing
- Past: criticized
Họ từ
Forms
criticizes
verb
criticizing
verb
criticized
verb
Related words
critically
adverb B2
critique
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
uncritical
adjective
Cách diễn đạt
open to criticism
1/ˈoʊpən tə kɹˈɪtɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
Vulnerable to disapproval or fault-finding
In a situation where people may say what you did wrong.
Ví dụ
- By making that decision, he is open to criticism from the public.
- Any bold policy will be open to criticism.
harsh criticism
1/hˈɑɹʃ kɹˈɪtɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
Severe negative judgment
Very strong and often unkind words about someone or something they did.
Ví dụ
- The film received harsh criticism from reviewers.
- The movie received harsh criticism from reviewers.
- Her speech drew harsh criticism from opponents.
- She gave him harsh criticism about his report.
constructive criticism
1/kənstɹˈʌktɪv kɹˈɪtɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
helpful criticism meant to improve
Comments that point out problems but are meant to help someone get better, not to hurt them.
Ví dụ
- She appreciated the constructive criticism from her teacher.
- She welcomed constructive criticism from her colleagues.
- I appreciate constructive criticism because it helps me grow.
- Constructive criticism can help you grow in your career.
- Good teachers give constructive criticism to help students improve.
- Teachers should give constructive criticism instead of only saying what is wrong.