criticize (UK usually criticise) UK ['krɪt.ɪ.saɪz] US ['krɪtˌ-] verb IMPROVER intransitive transitive often passive ■to express disapproval of someone or something 批评,批判;指责•The government is being widely criticized in the press 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指责。 •We'll get nowhere if all you can do is criticize.如果你只会一味地指责,我们甚么也谈不成。 ADVANCED transitive ■to give an opinion or judgment about a book, film, etc. 评论,评判(书、影片等)•We're a group of artists who meet to discuss things 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。 |