criticize
verb(British English also criticise)
- [intransitive, transitive]
to say that you think somebody/something is bad; to say what you do not like or think is wrong about somebody/something 批评；批判；挑剔；指责 All you ever do is criticize! 你就只知道批评！ - criticize somebody/something
The decision was harshly criticized by environmental groups. 这个决定受到了环保组织的严厉批评。 a heavily criticized plan 备受批评的计划 Journalists who strongly criticize the government can be heavily fined or imprisoned. 强烈批评政府的记者可能会被处以重罚或监禁。 - criticize somebody/something for something
She has been sharply criticized for her comments. 她的评论受到了尖锐的批评。 The government has been criticized for not taking the problem seriously. 政府因没有认真对待这个问题而受到指责。 - criticize somebody/something over something
The company has been criticized over its handling of the contract. 该公司因其对合同的处理而受到批评。 - criticize somebody/something as + adj.
The law was widely criticized as racist. 那条法律被认为有种族主义问题，广受批评。 - criticize somebody/something as something
The project has been criticized as a waste of money. 这个项目被批评为浪费金钱。
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumentb2He was roundly criticized at first. 起初他受到了严厉的批评。 She has openly criticized the government. 她公开批评政府。 The film was criticized on the grounds that it glorifies violence. 那部电影因赞扬暴力而受到批评。 Their record on human rights has been justifiably criticized. 他们的人权状况受到了公正的批评。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- bitterly
- fiercely
- harshly
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- for
- be widely criticized (as something)
- criticize somebody/something on the grounds that
- [transitive] criticize something
to judge the good and bad qualities of something 评论；评价