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the act of expressing disapproval of somebody/something and opinions about their faults or bad qualities; a statement showing this disapproval 批评；批判；责备；指责 to draw/face/receive criticism 招致/面对/接受批评 The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups. 这项计划引起了各消费者组织的指责。 She sought to deflect criticism by blaming her family. 她责怪她的家人，企图以此转移对她的批评。 People in public life must always be open to criticism (= willing to accept being criticized). 公众人物必须随时准备接受批评。 Ben is very sensitive—he just can't take criticism. 本很敏感，就是接受不了批评。 to offer somebody constructive criticism (= that is meant to be helpful) 给某人提出建设性的批评意见 I didn't mean it as a criticism. 我没有要责备的意思。 criticisms levelled at (= aimed at) journalists 针对记者的批评 - criticism of somebody/something
There was widespread criticism of the government's handling of the disaster. 政府对灾难的处理方式遭到了普遍的批评。 My only criticism of the house is that it is on a main road. 我对这座房子唯一的不满是它处于一条大路上。 He was clearly stung by media criticism of his previous statement. 媒体对他之前声明的批评显然刺痛了他。 - criticism over something
The former minister is facing growing criticism over his remark. 这位前部长因其言论正面临越来越多的批评。 The government came under heavy criticism over its policies. 政府因其政策受到严厉批评。 We came in for some sharp criticism over this decision. 由于这一决定，我们受到了尖锐的批评。 - criticism for something
The actress has come under criticism for her comments about her co-stars. 这位女演员因对其搭档的评论而受到批评。 The film star faced a barrage of criticism for his behaviour. 那个影星因自己的行为而惹来接二连三的批评。 - criticism about something
The actor has recently faced harsh criticism about his weight. 这位演员最近因体重受到严厉批评。 - criticism against somebody/something
The past five years has seen growing criticism against the regime. 过去五年里，针对该政权的批评越来越多。
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumentb2The harshest criticism came from right-wing ideologists. 右翼思想家提出了最严厉的批评。 Criticism centred on the lack of information provided. 批评集中指所提供的信息不足。 Criticism was levelled at senior managers. 批评是针对高级管理人员的。 He finds it hard to take criticism. 他感到接受批评很难。 None of what has been said should be taken to imply criticism. 刚才说的任何话都不应该视为含有批评的意味。 Scientists have raised strong criticisms of creationist ideas. 科学家们对神创论的观点提出强烈的批评。 She countered my criticisms by saying we had no choice in the matter. 她以我们在这件事上别无选择来反驳我的批评。 She made a number of valid criticisms. 她提了许多合理的批评意见。 Teachers need honest feedback and constructive criticism. 老师需要坦诚的反馈和建设性的批评意见。 The main criticism about the information provided is that it arrives too late. 对所提供信息的主要批评意见是这些信息来得太晚。 The proposal is open to several important criticisms. 这项提案乐意接受一些重大的批评意见。 The report levels criticism at senior managers. 报告将批评的矛头指向高级管理人员。 There has been serious criticism of the teaching methods used in the school. 一直有人严厉批评该校使用的教学法。 They received criticism for continuing to supply the faulty goods. 他们因继续提供劣质货品而受到指责。 Two successive defeats have brought fresh criticism. 连续两次失败招致新的批评。 We are bound to face criticism from both sides. 我们肯定会面临来自双方的批评。 criticisms against the Church 对基督教会的批评 criticisms against the European single currency 对欧洲单一货币的批评 to offer criticism and receive it 提出批评与接受批评 I don't mind a little constructive criticism, but there are limits to what I am willing to do. 我不介意一点建设性的批评，但我愿意做的事情是有限度的。 There have been criticisms levelled at journalists for not always looking deeply enough into certain issues. 有人批评记者对某些问题调查不够深入。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- bitter
- fierce
- harsh
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- barrage
- address
- direct
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- come from somebody
- centre/center on something
- criticism about
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the work or activity of making fair, careful judgements about the good and bad qualities of somebody/something, especially books, music, etc. （尤指对书、音乐等的）评论文章，评论 She has written several works of literary criticism. 她已经写了几本文学批评的著作。
Extra ExamplesThe book takes an unorthodox approach to art criticism. 这本书对艺术批评采取了非正统的方法。 He teaches a course on textual criticism. 他教一门关于考证的课程。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- practical
- textual
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Word Originearly 17th cent.: from critic or Latin criticus + -ism.