1. expressing disapproval or pointing out problems
批評的；挑剔的
The manager was critical of the team's lack of preparation.
經理對團隊準備不足提出了批評。
She has a very critical eye for detail.
她對細節有著非常挑剔的眼光。
Critical Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
critical
adjective
快速理解
What does "Critical" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Critical"?
「critical」主要形容極其重要、嚴厲批評，或處於危險緊要關頭。
- 1
極其重要
EN: of crucial importance
翻譯: 極其重要的；關鍵性的
- 2
批評性的
EN: expressing adverse or disapproving comments
翻譯: 批評的；挑剔的
- 3
危急的
EN: at a point of crisis or danger
翻譯: 危急的；嚴重的
- 4
審慎分析的
EN: involving careful analytical judgment
翻譯: 審慎分析的；批判性思考的
小提醒：注意「critical」在醫學情境中意為「危急的」（如 critical condition），而非只是「重要的」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Critical" in English）
How to pronounce "Critical" in English?"Critical" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Critical" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Critical"?How does "Critical" change by context?
2. extremely important or essential
關鍵的；至關重要的
Time management is a critical skill for success.
時間管理是成功的關鍵技能。
Your support at this stage is critical to the project.
你在這個階段的支持對這個項目至關重要。
3. at a point of danger or crisis; serious and uncertain
危急的；嚴重的
The patient is in critical condition after the accident.
事故後，病人情況危急。
The negotiations have reached a critical stage.
談判已進入關鍵階段。
4. involving careful analysis and judgment
批判性的；分析性的
Critical thinking is encouraged in this course.
這門課程鼓勵批判性思考。
He wrote a critical analysis of the author's work.
他對這位作者的作品寫了一篇批判性分析。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Critical"?How to make natural sentences with "Critical"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| critical + of + noun/pronoun | 對…持批評態度 | She was critical of the government's new policy. (她對政府的新政策持批評態度。) |
| critical + to + noun/pronoun | 對…至關重要 | This step is critical to the success of the project. (這一步對專案的成功至關重要。) |
| critical + for + noun/pronoun | 對…來說是關鍵的 | Early diagnosis is critical for effective treatment. (早期診斷對有效治療來說是關鍵的。) |
| critical + that + clause | …是至關重要的 | It is critical that we finish on time. (我們準時完成是至關重要的。) |
| be + critical + in + V-ing/noun | 在…方面起關鍵作用 | He was critical in resolving the conflict. (他在解決衝突方面起了關鍵作用。) |
| highly/extremely + critical | 極度關鍵的；極度挑剔的 | The report was highly critical of the company's safety standards. (這份報告對公司的安全標準提出了嚴厲批評。) |
用法說明
How is "Critical" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Critical"?
critical of doing vs critical to do
- critical of doing 表示「對（某人）做某事持批評態度」，焦點在於對一個已發生或正在發生的行為進行負面評價。
- critical to do 表示「做某事是至關重要的」，強調某個行動對於達成目標或成功是必要的。
- 結構上，critical of 後接名詞或動名詞（V-ing），而 critical to 後接動詞原形（V）。
- 注意 critical to 有時也接名詞（critical to success），但與動詞連用時，表示「必須採取的行動」。 EN: The board was critical of the CEO's handling of the crisis. 翻譯: 董事會對執行長處理危機的方式提出了批評。
EN:It is critical to address the security flaw immediately.
翻譯:立即處理這個安全漏洞至關重要。
EN:She is often critical of her colleagues taking long breaks.
翻譯:她經常批評同事休息時間過長。
EN:For this project, it will be critical to secure funding early.
翻譯:對這個專案而言，及早確保資金是關鍵。
總結建議
使用 critical of 來表達批評某個行為，使用 critical to do 來強調某個行動的必要性。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Critical" and similar words?How to choose "Critical" vs alternatives?
critical vs crucial
兩者皆可表示「極其重要」，但 'critical' 更常指處於危機或轉折點，需要立即關注或分析；'crucial' 則強調對成功或結果的決定性影響。
critical vs important
'important' 泛指重要；'critical' 則表示至關重要、不可或缺，常涉及成敗、安危或系統功能的核心。
critical vs vital
兩者常可互換，表示「極其重要」。細微差別在於 'vital' 更強調「維持生命或功能所必需」，而 'critical' 更強調「處於危機或轉折點」。
口語用法
How is "Critical" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Critical"?
引述
在對話中，人們有時會用「critical」來引述或重述他人的觀點，尤其是當這個觀點帶有批評或重要判斷時。 EN: So you're saying the critical issue is the budget, not the timeline? 翻譯: 所以你的意思是，關鍵問題是預算，而不是時間表？
EN:She kept mentioning how critical it was to get everyone's approval first.
翻譯:她不斷提到先獲得每個人的認可有多麼關鍵。
語氣強調
在口語中，「critical」常用來加強語氣，強調某事的極端重要性或緊迫性，有時會與「absolutely」或「really」等詞連用。 EN: It is absolutely critical that you back up your files today. 翻譯: 你今天備份檔案是絕對至關重要的。
EN:I can't stress this enough—this meeting is really critical for the project.
翻譯:我怎麼強調都不為過——這次會議對專案來說真的非常關鍵。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，說話者可能會用「The critical thing is...」或「What's critical here...」作為短暫的停頓填充，以引出接下來要說的重點。 EN: Well, the critical thing is... we need to act now. 翻譯: 嗯，關鍵是...我們現在必須採取行動。
EN:What's critical here... is that we don't lose sight of our main goal.
翻譯:這裡的關鍵在於...是我們不能忽視主要目標。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將「critical」用作口語中的停頓填充詞。建議使用更直接、結構清晰的表述，例如「The most important point is...」或「A crucial aspect to consider is...」，以保持文章的嚴謹與流暢。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Critical"?What fixed phrases with "Critical" should I remember?
critical of
be critical of [sb/sth]
對…持批評態度
critical to
be critical to [sth]
對…至關重要
critical role
play a critical role
扮演關鍵角色
critical thinking
noun phrase
批判性思考
critical mass
noun phrase
關鍵多數；臨界質量
critical condition
noun phrase
病危狀態
critical acclaim
noun phrase
評論界好評
critical issue
noun phrase
關鍵議題；嚴重問題
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Critical"?Which "Critical" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He is very critical to his students.
✓He is very critical of his students.
形容詞 "critical" 表示「批評的」時，後面固定搭配介系詞 "of"，而不是 "to"。
×This is a critic moment for our company.
✓This is a critical moment for our company.
"critic" 是名詞，指「評論家」。形容詞 "critical" 除了「批評的」，也有「關鍵的、危急的」意思。這裡想表達的是「關鍵時刻」，應使用形容詞 "critical"。
×Her role in the project is critic.
✓Her role in the project is critical.
在 "be" 動詞後面描述主詞的性質或狀態時，應使用形容詞 "critical"，而非名詞 "critic"。
×We need to think more critical about this problem.
✓We need to think more critically about this problem.
動詞 "think" 需要用副詞來修飾，表示「以...方式思考」。因此應使用副詞 "critically"（批判性地），而非形容詞 "critical"。
×The patient is in a critical condition, but the doctor is not worried.
✓The patient is in critical condition, but the doctor is not worried.
片語 "in critical condition"（病情危急）是固定用法，通常前面不加冠詞 "a"。
×It's critical that he will arrive on time.
✓It's critical that he arrive on time.
在 "It is critical that..." 的句型中，that 子句通常使用「假設語氣」(subjunctive mood)，即動詞用原形 "arrive"，而不是 "will arrive" 或 "arrives"。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Critical"?What are tense/participle forms of "Critical"?