critical /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/ adjective Learner's definition of CRITICAL
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[more critical; most critical] : expressing criticism or disapproval吹毛求疵的,挑剔的 2
: of or relating to the judgments of critics about books, movies, art, etc.評論的 -
The book received much critical acclaim. [=many critics said good things about the book]這本書獲得了許多好評。
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critical writings/theory評論文章;批評理論
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The movie was a critical success [=critics liked the movie], but it didn't make much money.那部影片廣受好評,但是賺錢不多。
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: using or involving careful judgment about the good and bad parts of something評論性的;判斷審慎的 -
The program presents a critical analysis of the government's strategies.這個節目對政府的各項戰略做出審慎的分析。
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She has a talent for critical thinking.她具有審慎思考的天賦。
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We need to look at these proposed changes with a critical eye before we accept them.對於提出的這些變革方案,我們需經審慎的驗證方能接受。
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[more critical; most critical] : extremely important極其重要的;關鍵的 -
We have reached a critical phase of the experiment.我們這項實驗已經到了關鍵階段。
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It is absolutely critical [=vital, essential] for us to remain together.我們要相守在一起,這是至關重要的。
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This is a matter of critical importance to the future of our country.此事對我國的未來至關重要。
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[more critical; most critical] medical : relating to or involving a great danger of death危險的;嚴重的 -
He suffered critical injuries in the accident.他在這場事故中受了重傷。
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The patient is in critical condition. = The patient is critical. [=the patient is very sick or injured and may die]病人目前的情況很危險。
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a nurse who specializes in critical care [=the care of patients who are in critical condition]擅長護理危重病人的護士
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patients who are on the critical list列在病危名單上的病人
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sometimes used figuratively有時用作比喻 — critically
/ˈkrɪtɪkli/ adverb -
He spoke critically of the mayor's policies. [=he criticized the mayor's policies]他批評了市長的各項政策。
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The movie was critically acclaimed.那部電影受到評論界的贊揚。
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She taught me to think critically about books.她教我閱讀時要批判地思考。
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This matter is critically important to the future of our country.此事對我們國家的未來至關重要。
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a critically ill person病得很重的人