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critique

//krɪˈtiːk//
English Definition
A detailed critical evaluation.
中文释义
评论;批评
Example Sentence

The art historian's critique of the painting focused on its innovative use of light and shadow, challenging traditional interpretations.

艺术史学家对这幅画的评论聚焦于其对光影的创新运用,挑战了传统的解读。

Synonyms
review assessment appraisal
Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

A study of amateur photographers found that those who reviewed and critiqued other photographers' work weekly improved their own technical skills faster over two months than photographers who spent an equal amount of time practicing alone without reviewing others' work.

From a Inferences question · Information and Ideas

An architectural critique describes a new building's exterior in purely descriptive terms for its first section, withholding all evaluative judgment until a clearly marked second section explicitly labeled 'Assessment.'

From a Text Structure and Purpose question · Craft and Structure

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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “critique”?

  1. A Strict; rigorously binding.
  2. B Able to be seen through; obvious or open.
  3. C A detailed critical evaluation.
  4. D Contrary to what is usual or accepted.
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C — A detailed critical evaluation.. “critique” means A detailed critical evaluation..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “A detailed critical evaluation.”?

  1. A critique
  2. B unorthodox
  3. C transparent
  4. D stringent
Show answer

A — critique. “critique” means A detailed critical evaluation..

Common questions about “critique”

What does “critique” mean?

critique — A detailed critical evaluation.. In Chinese: 评论;批评.

How do you pronounce “critique”?

critique is pronounced //krɪˈtiːk//.

How is “critique” used in a sentence?

The art historian's critique of the painting focused on its innovative use of light and shadow, challenging traditional interpretations. (艺术史学家对这幅画的评论聚焦于其对光影的创新运用,挑战了传统的解读。)

What are synonyms for “critique”?

review, assessment, appraisal — all close in meaning to critique (A detailed critical evaluation.).

Is “critique” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. critique is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “critique”?

crit(判断) → 评析。

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