音标：['kritikәl]
a. 批评的, 决定性的, 危险的, 临界的
【医】 危象的; 临界的, 极期的
相关词组:
be critical of sth
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critical的短语、例句：
ritical
adj
1 ~ (of sb/sth) looking for faults; pointing out faults 找出毛病的; 指出缺点的; 批评的; 非难的
a critical remark, report, etc 批评性的议论、 报道等
The inquiry was critical of her work. 该项调查对她的工作提出了批评.
(derog 贬) Why are you always so critical? 你怎麽老是这样吹毛求疵?
(approv 褒) Try to develop a more critical attitude, instead of accepting everything at face value. 要学会对一切事物一丝不苟, 而不要注重表面现象.
2 [attrib 作定语]
of the art of making judgements on literature, art, etc （文学、 艺术等）评论手法的
In the current critical climate her work is not popular. 在当前的评论风气的影响下, 她的作品不怎麽受欢迎.
The film has received critical acclaim, ie praise from the critics. 影片得到了评论界的赞誉.
3 of or at a crisis; decisive; crucial 危机中的; 危急时刻的; 决定性的; 关键的
We are at a critical time in our history. 我们正处於历史的紧要关头.
The patient´s condition is critical, ie He is very ill and may die. 病人情况危殆.
Her help was critical (ie of great importance) during the emergency. 在紧急的情况下她的援助至为重要.
4 (idm 习语) go `critical (of a nuclear reactor) reach a state where a nuclear reaction sustains itself （指核反应堆）达到临界状态.
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