criticism

noun

1. 批评；批判；责备；指责
   the act of expressing disapproval of sb/sth and opinions about their faults or bad qualities; a statement showing disapproval
   1. The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups.
      这项计划引起了各消费者组织的指责。
   2. There was widespread criticism of the government's handling of the disaster.
      政府对灾难的处理方式遭到了普遍的批评。
   3. People in public life must always be open to criticism (= willing to accept being criticized) .
      公众人物必须随时准备接受批评。
   4. Ben is very sensitive, he just can't take criticism .
      本很敏感，简直接受不了批评。
   5. to offer sb constructive criticism (= that is meant to be helpful)
      提出建设性的批评意见
   6. I didn't mean it as a criticism.
      我没有要责备的意思。
   7. criticisms levelled at (= aimed at) journalists
      针对记者的批评
   8. My only criticism of the house is that it is on a main road.
      我对这座房子唯一的批评意见是它处于一条大路上。
2. （尤指对书、音乐等的）评论文章，评论
   the work or activity of making fair, careful judgements about the good and bad qualities of sb/sth, especially books, music, etc.
   1. literary criticism
      文学批评

1. N-VAR 批评;批判;指责
   Criticism is the action of expressing disapproval of something or someone. A criticism is a statement that expresses disapproval.
   1. This policy had repeatedly come under strong criticism on Capitol Hill...
      该政策在美国国会屡遭强烈批评。
   2. The criticism that the English do not truly care about their children was often voiced.
      常有人指责英国人并不真正关心自己的子女。
2. N-UNCOUNT (对书、戏剧等的)评论
   Criticism is a serious examination and judgment of something such as a book or play.
   1. She has published more than 20 books including novels, poetry and literary criticism.
      她已出版了包括小说、诗歌和文学评论在内的20多部著作。

1. The long-anticipated study drew criticism from the tobacco industry.
   让人期待已久的研究遭到了烟草行业的批评。
2. This was the most biting criticism made against her.
   这是对她最尖锐的批评。
3. They have sent barely coded messages to the Education Secretary endorsing this criticism
   他们几乎毫不隐讳地向教育部长传达了支持这一批评的信息。
4. She welcomes constructive criticism
   她欢迎建设性的批评。
5. This policy had repeatedly come under strong criticism on Capitol Hill
   该政策在美国国会屡遭强烈批评。
6. The criticism that the English do not truly care about their children was often voiced.
   常有人指责英国人并不真正关心自己的子女。
7. She has published more than 20 books including novels, poetry and literary criticism.
   她已出版了包括小说、诗歌和文学评论在内的20多部著作。
8. This has brought a deluge of criticism.
   这一下子招来了铺天盖地的批评。
9. If I was younger or more naive, the criticism would have destroyed me.
   如果我再年轻一些，或是再单纯一些，那些批评可能就会把我给毁了。
10. Jeremy was not deterred by this criticism.
    杰里米没有因这一批评而却步。
11. Doubtless he was justified in some of his criticism of the media
    他对媒体的一些批评性言论无疑是合乎情理的。
12. They are not entirely happy with his criticism of the president
    他对总统的批评并没有让他们特别高兴。
13. She felt undermined by the implied criticism.
    她觉得这一含沙射影的批评对自己造成了不利影响。
14. Their refusal to compromise will inevitably invite more criticism from the UN.
    他们拒绝妥协必然会引发联合国的更多批评。
15. He leveled bitter criticism against the US.
    他对美国提出了尖锐的批评。
16. Her literary criticism focuses on the way great literature suggests ideas
    她的文学批评集中关注的是伟大的文学作品表达思想的方式。
17. Professor Krauss has been a moving force in the world of academic art criticism.
    克劳斯教授已成为学院艺术批评界的领军人物。
18. You are going to have to take a certain amount of criticism, but you must cope with it
    你肯定会遭到一些批评，但你必须去面对。
19. That ruling had drawn sharp criticism from civil rights groups.
    那项判决已遭到了民权组织的严厉批评。
20. He's a sensitive lad and some of the criticism has stung him
    他是个敏感的小伙子，有些批评刺痛了他。
21. His face was expressionless, but Alex felt the unspoken criticism
    他面无表情，但亚历克斯能感觉到他未明言的批评之意。
22. The changes come after mounting criticism that the government is weak and indecisive
    随着对政府软弱和优柔寡断的批评愈演愈烈，情况终于有了变化。
23. This article will no doubt come in for a great deal of criticism.
    这篇文章无疑会受到很多批评。
24. I didn't expect him to turn a deaf ear to his comrades 'criticism.
    我没料想到他对同志们的批评竟充耳不闻。
25. His criticism hit home.
    他的批评击中了要害。
26. He always turns a deaf ear to other people's criticism.
    他对别人对他的批评总是听而不闻。
27. He hates criticism.
    他讨厌人家批评他。
28. The boy rejects other people's criticism.
    那男孩拒绝别人的批评。
29. His reply implied a criticism of our work.
    他的回答暗含着对我们工作的批评。
30. I hope to profit by [ from] your advice [ criticism, comments].
    我希望从你的忠告[批评，评语]中得益。

noun

1. a serious examination and judgment of something
   1. constructive criticism is always appreciated

   Synonym:    critique

2. a written evaluation of a work of literature

   Synonym:    literary criticism

3. disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
   1. the senator received severe criticism from his opponent

   Synonym:    unfavorable judgment