criticize
verb (UK usually criticise) uk/ˈkrɪt.ɪ.saɪz/ us/ˈkrɪt̬.ɪ.saɪz/
B2 [ I, T often passive ]批评，批判;指责
to express disapproval of someone or something
The government is being widely criticized in the media for failing to limit air pollution. 政府因未能控制空气污染而受到媒体的广泛批评。
We'll get nowhere if all you can do is criticize. 如果你只会一味地指责，我们什么也谈不成。
Synonyms: attack (CRITICIZE)castigate censure chastise (CRITICIZE) condemndamn (BLAME)decry denounce (CRITICIZE)excoriate rail revile slam
[ T ]评论，评判（书、影片等）
to give an opinion or judgment about a book, film, etc.
We're a group of artists who meet to discuss ideas and criticize each other's work. 我们是一帮碰了面就讨论问题、互相评论彼此作品的艺术家。
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- If I criticize him, he gets aggressive and starts shouting.
- He was under attack for daring to criticize the prime minister.
- It doesn't do to criticize your parents.
- She grudgingly admitted that she had been wrong to criticize him.
- I've been slogging my guts out these past few weeks and all he can do is criticize.