critical
gb/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/ us/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
B1
英语
~ 1700
义项
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adjective
B1
property
1
expressing disapproval or judgment
Saying that you do not like something or think it is wrong.
用法模式：
[someone] is critical of [something/someone]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'critical of' with 'critical to', which has a different meaning related to importance.
近义词
disapproving (Softer and more general in tone than 'critical'.)
反义词
supportive (Shows encouragement rather than disapproval.)
搭配
highly critical
|critical remarks
|critical comments
|critical of
主题
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- 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.
用法模式：
[something] is critical to/for [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'critical' here with 'criticizing', but this meaning is about importance, not disapproval.
近义词
crucial (Nearly identical in meaning, but sometimes sounds slightly less formal.)
反义词
unimportant (Lacking importance or necessity.)
搭配
critical role
|critical point
|critical factor
|critical importance
主题
business
|science
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
例句
- It is critical to follow these safety instructions.
- Funding is critical for the project's success.
- Good communication is critical to a healthy relationship.
学习者例句
- 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.
用法模式：
[someone/something] is in a critical condition/state/situation
近义词
serious (Less intense than 'critical', which implies urgency and danger.)
反义词
stable (In a safe and unchanging condition, especially in medical contexts.)
搭配
critical condition
|critical state
|critical situation
主题
health
|emergencies
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The patient remains in critical condition after surgery.
- The economy is in a critical state.
- We are at a critical point in the negotiations.
学习者例句
- 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.
用法模式：
critical thinking/analysis/evaluation
近义词
analytical (Focuses more on breaking down into parts, while 'critical' also involves judgment.)
反义词
unquestioning (Accepting without examination or evaluation.)
搭配
critical thinking
|critical analysis
|critical review
主题
education
|arts
|arts_entertainment
|communication
例句
- Critical thinking skills are essential for problem-solving.
- The book received much critical acclaim.
- Her essay was a critical analysis of the novel.
学习者例句
- We learn critical thinking in school.
- He wrote a critical review of the movie.
- The class teaches critical reading skills.
语法
词典原形
critical
IPA
GB/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
US/kɹˈɪtɪkəl/
音节与重音
crit - ic - al （3 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (crit)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: critical
词族
Core family
Related words
critique
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
uncritical
adjective
uncritically
adverb
Advanced or less common
criticality
noun
相关表达
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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- Data security is mission-critical for this company.
- This software is mission-critical to our daily operations.