1expressing disapproval of sb/sth表示不贊成ADJECTIVE | ... OF CRITICISM | VERB + CRITICISM | CRITICISM + VERB | PREPOSITIONADJECTIVE➤bitter, fierce, harsh, heavy, intense, serious, severe, sharp, strident, strong, trenchant嚴厲的批評;無情的批評;尖銳的批評;猛烈的批評▸➤telling有說服力的批評◇A more telling criticism is that he reduces ethics to interpersonal relationships.一個更有力的批評是他把道德規範降格為人際關係。➤adverse, damaging, damning, hostile, negative, scathing不利的批評;譴責性批評;含有敵意的批評;負面的評論;尖刻的批評▸➤fair, just, justifiable, legitimate, valid公正的批評;合情合理的批評;正當的批評◇She made a number of valid criticisms.她提了許多合理的批評意見。➤unfair不公正的批評➤constructive, helpful (especially NAmE) 建設性的/有益的批評◇Teachers need honest feedback and constructive criticism.老師需要坦誠的反饋和建設性的批評意見。➤considerable, extensive, widespread相當多的/大量的/廣泛的批評▸➤constant不斷的批評▸➤common常見的批評▸➤basic, fundamental基本的/根本性的批評▸➤main, major, substantial主要的批評意見;重大的批評意見▸➤minor小小的批評▸➤general一般性的批評▸➤direct, explicit, outspoken直接的/明確的/坦率的批評▸➤implicit, implied含蓄的/婉轉的批評▸➤fresh新的批評◇Two successive defeats have brought fresh criticism.連續兩次失敗招致新的批評。➤growing, increasing, mounting越來越多的批評;日漸增多的批評▸➤media, press媒體的/新聞界的批評▸➤public公眾的批評... OF CRITICISM➤barrage一連串批評◇The star faced a barrage of criticism for his actions.那個明星的行為引來接二連三的批評。VERB + CRITICISM➤address, direct, express, level, make, voice進行批評;將批評指向⋯;提出批評◇The report levels criticism at senior managers.報告將批評的矛頭指向高級管理人員。➤attract, be open to, be singled out for, come in for, come under, deserve, draw, face, get, invite, meet with, prompt, provoke, raise, receive, spark招致批評;樂意接受批評;被單獨挑出來接受批評;遭受批評;應受批評;面臨批評◇The government came under fierce criticism for its policies.政府因其政策受到猛烈批評。◇The proposal is open to several important criticisms.這項提案樂意接受一些重大的批評意見。◇Scientists have raised strong criticisms of creationist ideas.科學家們對神創論的觀點提出強烈的批評。➤avoid, deflect, escape, forestall避免/轉移/逃避/防止批評◇She sought to deflect criticism by blaming her family.她責怪家人,企圖轉移對她的批評。➤accept, handle, meet, reply to, respond to, take, welcome接受批評;應對批評;回應批評◇He finds it hard to take criticism.他感到接受批評很難。➤answer, counter, dismiss, reject回應批評;反駁批評;拒絕接受批評◇She countered my criticisms by saying we had no choice in the matter.她以我們在這件事上別無選擇來反駁我的批評。➤silence壓制批評意見▸➤imply暗示批評◇None of what has been said should be taken to imply criticism.剛才說的任何話都不應該視為含有批評的意味。➤offer提出批評◇to offer criticism and receive it提出批評與接受批評CRITICISM + VERB➤come from sb批評出自某人◇The harshest criticism came from right-wingers.最嚴厲的批評來自右翼分子。➤centre/center on sth批評集中在⋯◇Criticism centred / centered on the lack of information provided.批評集中在所提供的信息不足。PREPOSITION➤criticism about關於⋯的批評◇The main criticism about the information provided is that it arrives too late.對所提供信息的主要批評意見是這些信息來得太晚。➤criticism against對⋯的批評◇criticisms against the Church對基督教會的批評➤criticism for因⋯的批評◇They received criticism for continuing to supply the faulty goods.他們因繼續提供劣質貨品而受到指責。➤criticism from來自⋯的批評◇We are bound to face criticism from both sides.我們肯定會面臨來自雙方的批評。➤criticism of就⋯的批評◇There has been serious criticism of the teaching methods used in the school.一直有人嚴厲批評該校使用的教學法。➤criticism over關於⋯的批評◇We came in for some sharp criticism over this decision.由於這一決定,我們受到了尖銳的批評。criticism
criticism noun ⇨criticism (criticism of the management)⇨assessment (literary criticism)criticism
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criticism ♦︎ attack ♦︎ disapproval ♦︎ condemnation ♦︎ denunciation ♦︎ censure ♦︎ assault ♦︎ rap ♦︎ quibble ♦︎ flakThese are all words for the act of expressing a negative opinion about sb/sth.这些词均表示批评、批判、指责。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆criticism / disapproval / condemnation / a denunciation / censure of sb / sth◆an attack / assault on sb / sth◆criticism / an attack / condemnation / flak from sb / sth◆(a) strong criticism / attack / disapproval / condemnation◆a fierce / severe criticism / attack / denunciation / censure◆(a) public criticism / attack / disapproval / condemnation / denunciation / censure◆to launch a criticism / an attack / an assault◆to make a criticism / an attack / a denunciation / an assault◆to express criticism / disapproval / condemnation◆to bring / draw criticism / condemnation from sb / sth◆to come under criticism / attack / censure / assault◆to take criticism / flak■criticism [uncountable, countable] the act of expressing a negative opinion about sb/sth because you think they have faults批评;批判;指责◆The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups.这项计划已经引起消费者组织的指责。◆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,受不了一丁点批评。◆I didn't mean it as a criticism.我没有要责备的意思。◆My only criticism of the house is that it is on a busy main road.我对这座房子唯一的不满是它处在一条繁忙的大马路旁。 see also criticize ⇨ blame■attack [countable, uncountable] (especially journalism尤用于新闻) strong, aggressive criticism of sb/sth in speech or writing(口头或书面的)抨击,非难◆She launched a scathing attack on the government's policies.她对政府的政策进行了猛烈抨击。◆The school has come under attack for failing to encourage bright students.这所学校因未能鼓励聪明的学生而受到非难。 see also attack ⇨ blameverb■disapproval [uncountable] a feeling that you do not like an idea, an action or sb's behaviour because you think it is bad, not suitable or going to have a bad effect on sb else不赞成;反对◆He shook his head in disapproval.他摇了摇头,表示反对。◆She looked at my clothes with disapproval.她不满意地看着我的衣服。OPPapproval ⇨ praisenoun see also disapprove ⇨ disapprove■condemnation ˌkɒndemˈneɪʃn; NAmEˌkɑːndemˈneɪʃn [uncountable, countable] (ratherformal) strong criticism of sb/sth, especially for moral reasons(尤指出于道德原因的)谴责,指责◆There was widespread condemnation of the invasion.那次侵略遭到了广泛的谴责。◆The report will be seen by many as a strong condemnation of the prison system.那份报告被许多人视为对监狱系统的强烈谴责。 see also condemn ⇨ blame■denunciationdɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn [countable, uncountable] (formal) an act of criticizing sb/sth strongly in public公开谴责;斥责;指责◆The bishop made an angry denunciation of the government's policies.主教愤怒地谴责了政府的政策。◆All parties joined in bitter denunciation of the terrorists.所有党派同仇敌忾,斥责恐怖分子。 see also denounce ⇨ blame■censure ˈsenʃə(r) [uncountable] (formal) strong criticism, especially from a court, parliament or other official body(尤指法院、议会或其他官方机构)严厉的批评,斥责,谴责◆Her dishonest behaviour came under severe censure.她的不诚实行为受到了严厉批评。 see also censure ⇨ blameverb■assault əˈsɔːlt [countable] strong, aggressive criticism of sb/sth in speech or in writing, especially in order to cause damage(口头或书面的)抨击,非难(尤指以破坏为目的)◆The paper's assault on the president was totally unjustified.这份报纸对总统的攻击纯属无稽之谈。NOTE辨析 Attack or assault?Attack is used more frequently than assault as a way of describing a criticism of sb/sth. Assault can be more severe and suggests a serious, deliberate attempt to hurt sb's reputation or damage a policy.表示批评、指责时,attack比assault常用。assault可能会更加严厉,暗指有意想要重挫某人声望或破坏某项政策。■rap [countable] (NAmE, informal) an unfair judgement on sb/sth不公正的判决;苛评◆He denounced the criticisms as 'just one bum rap after another'.他谴责这样的批评“不过是一次又一次地横加指斥”。◆Wolves get a bad rap, says a woman who owns three.“狼被不公正地冠上黑名。”一个养着三只狼的女人说。■quibble ˈkwɪbl [countable] a small complaint or criticism, especially one that is not important(尤指无足轻重的)抱怨,牢骚,不满◆The only quibble about this book is the lack of colour illustrations.对这本书唯一的不满是缺少彩色插图。■flak [uncountable] (informal) severe criticism intended to damage or destroy sb/sth that comes from several different sources(来自各方,意在伤害或破坏的)严厉批评,抨击◆He's taken a lot of flak for his left-wing views.他的左倾观点受到了诸多谴责。◆She came in for a lot of flak from the press.她遭到报刊的猛烈抨击。