Critical:1 重要的;2 批评性的.
这个单词,在中国的教育体系之内,经常考察的词项为"批评性的",但是在iBT托福考试之中,我们会发现,其实有两个词项都是常考单词,这两个意项分别是:1 重要的;2 批评性的.
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.(iBT常考词义)
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.(SAT常考词义)
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.(iBT常考词义)
