The film received harsh criticism from reviewers.
这部电影受到了评论家的严厉批评。
Choose the best synonym for the word “criticism”:
D — disapproval. “criticism” means n. the act of expressing disapproval and noting the problems or faults
She listened calmly to the honest ______ and truly tried to improve.
C — criticism. “criticism” means n. the act of expressing disapproval and noting the problems or faults
criticism — n. the act of expressing disapproval and noting the problems or faults. In Chinese: 批评.
criticism is pronounced /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/. It breaks into 3 syllables: cri · ti · cism.
The film received harsh criticism from reviewers. (这部电影受到了评论家的严厉批评。)
disapproval, censure, condemnation — all close in meaning to criticism (n. the act of expressing disapproval and noting the problems or faults).
Yes. criticism appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.