criticize verb
also British criticise /ˈkrɪtəˌsaɪz/ criticizes; criticized; criticizing
also British criticise /ˈkrɪtəˌsaɪz/ criticizes; criticized; criticizing
Learner's definition of CRITICIZE
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: to express disapproval of (someone or something) : to talk about the problems or faults of (someone or something)批评;责难;指责 [+ object]
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His boss criticized him for his sloppy work habits.他的老板对他工作马虎的习惯提出了批评。
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The judge was widely/roundly criticized for his verdict.那名法官因他的裁决而广受指责。
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The editor criticized the author's work as trite.编辑批评那位作家的作品毫无新意。
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— opposite praise 2
[+ object] : to look at and make judgments about (something, such as a piece of writing or a work of art)评论