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critical
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
Learner's definition of CRITICAL
1
[more critical; most critical] : expressing criticism or disapproval吹毛求疵的，挑剔的
- You're always so critical.你老是这样吹毛求疵。
- They are often critical of the mayor's policies. [=they often criticize the mayor's policies]他们经常批评市长的各项政策。
2
: of or relating to the judgments of critics about books, movies, art, etc.评论的
- The book received much critical acclaim. [=many critics said good things about the book]这本书获得了许多好评。
- critical writings/theory评论文章；批评理论
- The movie was a critical success [=critics liked the movie], but it didn't make much money.那部影片广受好评，但是赚钱不多。
3
: using or involving careful judgment about the good and bad parts of something评论性的；判断审慎的
- The program presents a critical analysis of the government's strategies.这个节目对政府的各项战略做出审慎的分析。
- She has a talent for critical thinking.她具有审慎思考的天赋。
- We need to look at these proposed changes with a critical eye before we accept them.对于提出的这些变革方案，我们需经审慎的验证方能接受。
4
[more critical; most critical] : extremely important极其重要的；关键的
- We have reached a critical phase of the experiment.我们这项实验已经到了关键阶段。
- It is absolutely critical [=vital, essential] for us to remain together.我们要相守在一起，这是至关重要的。
- This is a matter of critical importance to the future of our country.此事对我国的未来至关重要。
5
[more critical; most critical] medical : relating to or involving a great danger of death危险的；严重的 — sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻
- He suffered critical injuries in the accident.他在这场事故中受了重伤。
- The patient is in critical condition. = The patient is critical. [=the patient is very sick or injured and may die]病人目前的情况很危险。
- a nurse who specializes in critical care [=the care of patients who are in critical condition]擅长护理危重病人的护士
- patients who are on the critical list列在病危名单上的病人
- a government program that is on the critical list [=that is in danger of failing or being eliminated]面临失败的政府计划
- He spoke critically of the mayor's policies. [=he criticized the mayor's policies]他批评了市长的各项政策。
- The movie was critically acclaimed.那部电影受到评论界的赞扬。
- She taught me to think critically about books.她教我阅读时要批判地思考。
- This matter is critically important to the future of our country.此事对我们国家的未来至关重要。
- a critically ill person病得很重的人
critical
adjective
crit·i·cal ˈkri-ti-kəl 
Synonyms
Example Sentences
The program presents a critical analysis of the government's strategies. She has a talent for critical thinking. We need to look at these proposed changes with a critical eye before we accept them.
Recent Examples on the Web Among other protections, state lawmakers set a high standard for academic transparency, and reject critical race theory’s pernicious ideas. 
James Freeman, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 One section, which used to lead Vance’s issues page, pledged to cut funding for state universities that teach critical race theory, an idea Vance in the 2021 podcast interview credited to far-right Hungarian Prime Minster Victor Orban. Andrew J. Tobias, cleveland, 4 Sep. 2022 Gates says that the attacks on critical race theory are misguided. Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Sep. 2022 After McAuliffe’s remark, the race shifted quickly in favor of Youngkin, especially as critical race theory and transgenderism in schools became central issues. Fox News, 2 Sep. 2022 But her campaign’s priorities mirror the organization’s, including advocating against mask mandates and doing away with critical race theory, already banned in Florida’s public schools. Leslie Postal, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 The Chalkboard Review post was written by Tony Kinnett, a former teacher at Indianapolis Public Schools who posted a video on Twitter in 2021 alleging critical race theory is covertly taught in schools. Madison Smalstig, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Aug. 2022 Patriot Mobile Action sent thousands of political mailers warning residents in Southlake, Keller, Grapevine and Mansfield that critical race theory was endangering their children. Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 25 Aug. 2022 The Forest Hills School District filed a motion Wednesday to dismiss the lawsuit that some parents, students and teachers filed in June over a board resolution to ban critical race theory. The Enquirer, 24 Aug. 2022 See More
James Freeman, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 One section, which used to lead Vance’s issues page, pledged to cut funding for state universities that teach critical race theory, an idea Vance in the 2021 podcast interview credited to far-right Hungarian Prime Minster Victor Orban. Andrew J. Tobias, cleveland, 4 Sep. 2022 Gates says that the attacks on critical race theory are misguided. Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Sep. 2022 After McAuliffe’s remark, the race shifted quickly in favor of Youngkin, especially as critical race theory and transgenderism in schools became central issues. Fox News, 2 Sep. 2022 But her campaign’s priorities mirror the organization’s, including advocating against mask mandates and doing away with critical race theory, already banned in Florida’s public schools. Leslie Postal, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 The Chalkboard Review post was written by Tony Kinnett, a former teacher at Indianapolis Public Schools who posted a video on Twitter in 2021 alleging critical race theory is covertly taught in schools. Madison Smalstig, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Aug. 2022 Patriot Mobile Action sent thousands of political mailers warning residents in Southlake, Keller, Grapevine and Mansfield that critical race theory was endangering their children. Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 25 Aug. 2022 The Forest Hills School District filed a motion Wednesday to dismiss the lawsuit that some parents, students and teachers filed in June over a board resolution to ban critical race theory. The Enquirer, 24 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
in sense "being at a turning point," from 16th-17th century cretike, criticke "at a turning point" (Middle English cretic, borrowed from Late Latin criticus "at a turning point, decisive," borrowed from Greek kritikós, taken as derivative of krísis crisis, replacing earlier krísimos) + -al entry 1; in sense "inclined to criticize, involving criticism," from critic entry 1 + -al entry 1 — more at critic entry 1
First Known Use
1556, in the meaning defined at sense 2a
Time Traveler
The first known use of critical was in 1556 Phrases Containing critical
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