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2024-02-02 单词 critical 的三个用法

内容简介

本期节目将讲解 “critical” 这个词的用法。它是个形容词,可以描述 “人或事物是关键的,重要的”。比如:a critical decision(一个关键的决定)。在用 “critical” 描述一个人对事物的态度或给出的评价时,这种态度或评价是褒义的还是贬义的?看视频中的讲解和总结。

用法总结

1. “Critical” 可以用来描述 “(对人或事物持)批评的,批判的 (态度)”。这个用法比较正式。

  • He was critical of the training session. He said it was boring.
  • Many employees were unhappy with his critical comments.

2. “Critical” 还可以描述 “(人或事物是)极为重要的,关键的”。

  • Your financial support is critical to the success of the project.
  • Will you take the job? It’s a critical decision.

3. 在用 “critical” 形容人或事物的状态时,它的意思是 “危急的,严重的”。

  • After the crash, the driver was in a critical condition.
  • This charity helps people with critical illness.
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