critical

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critical /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/ adjective

critical

/ˈkrɪtɪkəl/

adjective

Learner's definition of CRITICAL

[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。

: 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。

: 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。

[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。

[more critical; most critical] medical : relating to or involving a great danger of death危险的；严重的

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

— sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻

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

— critically

/ˈkrɪtɪkli/ adverb

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