1. to express disapproval of someone or something
表達對某人或某事的不贊同
The teacher criticized the student for not doing his homework.
老師批評了那位學生沒有做功課。
Many people criticized the government's new policy.
許多人批評了政府的新政策。
Criticize Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
criticize
verb
快速理解
What does "Criticize" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Criticize"?
指對某人或某事表達不贊同或指出其缺點。
- 1
表達不滿
EN: to express disapproval of someone or something
翻譯: 表達對某人或某事的不贊同
- 2
指出錯誤
EN: to point out the faults or mistakes of someone or something
翻譯: 指出某人或某事的錯誤或缺失
- 3
評論分析
EN: to judge and discuss the merits and faults of a work of art, literature, etc.
翻譯: 對藝術、文學作品等進行優缺點的評判與討論
小提醒：「criticize」通常帶有負面含義，指責或挑剔。若要表達建設性的「評論」或「評價」，使用更中性的詞如「comment on」或「evaluate」可能更合適。
發音（How to Pronounce "Criticize" in English）
How to pronounce "Criticize" in English?"Criticize" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Criticize" from YouTube Videos
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“normal people don't criticize small mistakes, because the truth is native speakers make mistakes too, sometimes without realizing it.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Criticize"?How does "Criticize" change by context?
2. to judge the merits and faults of a work of art, literature, etc.
評判藝術、文學等作品的優缺點
The film was criticized for its weak plot.
這部電影因其薄弱的情節而受到批評。
She writes articles criticizing new novels.
她撰寫文章評論新小說。
3. to find fault with someone in a way that is unfair or unhelpful
以不公平或無益的方式挑剔某人
He's always criticizing his colleagues instead of offering constructive suggestions.
他總是挑剔他的同事，而不是提出建設性的建議。
Stop criticizing me for every little mistake I make.
別再為我犯的每一個小錯誤而指責我。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Criticize"?How to make natural sentences with "Criticize"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| criticize + noun | 批評（某人或某事） | The report criticizes the government's policy. (這份報告批評了政府的政策。) |
| criticize + someone + for + noun/V-ing | 因某事批評某人 | She criticized him for being late. (她因他遲到而批評他。) |
| be criticized + as + noun/adjective | 被批評為… | His actions were criticized as irresponsible. (他的行為被批評為不負責任。) |
| criticize + someone + over + noun | 就某事批評某人 | The opposition criticized the minister over the scandal. (反對黨就醜聞批評了部長。) |
用法說明
How is "Criticize" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Criticize"?
criticize doing vs criticize to do
- criticize doing 是標準用法，表示「批評做某事的行為」。動名詞 (doing) 在這裡作為動詞 criticize 的受詞，指稱一個已發生或普遍性的行為。
- criticize to do 在標準英語中並不正確。不定詞 (to do) 通常表示目的或意圖，但 criticize 並不接不定詞來表示批評的內容。
- 有時在非正式口語中，可能會聽到類似 "He criticized me to make himself look better." 的句子，這裡的 "to make" 是表示「目的」的副詞片語，修飾整個子句，並非 criticize 的直接受詞。
- 若要表達「為了某個目的而批評」，結構通常是 criticize someone/something to achieve something，其中不定詞片語表示目的，而非批評的內容本身。 EN: The report criticizes cutting funds for education. 翻譯: 這份報告批評削減教育經費的做法。
EN:She criticized him to win the argument.
翻譯:她為了贏得爭論而批評他。（此處 "to win" 表示目的，並非批評的內容）
總結建議
在表達批評的內容或對象時，應使用 criticize + 名詞/動名詞 的結構，避免使用 criticize to do 來表示受詞。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Criticize" and similar words?How to choose "Criticize" vs alternatives?
criticize vs blame
criticize 強調指出錯誤或缺點，通常帶有分析和評價的意味；blame 則側重於將過錯或責任歸咎於某人或某事。
criticize vs condemn
criticize 是較為通用的批評，語氣可輕可重；condemn 語氣強烈得多，表示強烈譴責或正式定罪。
criticize vs compliment
criticize 是提出負面評價或指出缺點；compliment 則是表達讚美或欣賞，兩者語義相反。
criticize vs evaluate
criticize 通常帶有負面或挑剔的意味；evaluate 則是中性的評估、評量，好壞皆可。
口語用法
How is "Criticize" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Criticize"?
引述
在轉述他人意見或批評時，常用來緩和語氣，表示這不是說話者本人的直接指控。 EN: So then he started to criticize the design, saying it was outdated. 翻譯: 然後他就開始批評那個設計，說它已經過時了。
EN:I'm not trying to criticize you, but I heard some people felt the meeting was too long.
翻譯:我不是要批評你，但我聽說有些人覺得會議太長了。
語氣強調
與某些副詞或短語連用，以強調批評的強度或方式，使語氣更生動。 EN: She didn't just disagree; she openly criticized the whole plan in front of everyone. 翻譯: 她不只是不同意，她還在大家面前公開批評了整個計畫。
EN:I have to criticize this strongly—it's just not acceptable.
翻譯:我必須強烈批評這一點——這實在讓人無法接受。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適措辭時，用作緩衝，讓接下來的批評聽起來不那麼直接或帶有敵意。 EN: I don't want to criticize, but... maybe we could have communicated better. 翻譯: 我不是想批評，但是...或許我們的溝通可以更好一點。
EN:How do I say this... I guess I would criticize the lack of follow-up after the event.
翻譯:該怎麼說呢...我想我會批評活動後缺乏後續跟進這一點。
正式書寫注意：在學術論文、正式報告或商業文件中，應避免使用上述口語緩衝句式（如 "I don't want to criticize, but..."）。建議直接、客觀地指出問題或不足之處，例如使用 "It should be noted that..." 或 "A limitation of this approach is..." 等更中性的表達方式。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Criticize"?What fixed phrases with "Criticize" should I remember?
criticize someone for something
criticize [sb] for [sth]
因某事批評某人
criticize harshly/severely
criticize [adv]
嚴厲批評
criticize publicly
criticize [adv]
公開批評
criticize unfairly
criticize [adv]
不公正地批評
criticize constructively
criticize [adv]
建設性地批評
criticize a decision
criticize [sth]
批評一項決定
criticize openly
criticize [adv]
公開地、坦率地批評
criticize roundly
criticize [adv]
徹底地、強烈地批評
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Criticize"?Which "Criticize" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He criticized to me for being late.
✓He criticized me for being late.
動詞 "criticize" 是及物動詞，後面直接接受詞，不需要介系詞 "to"。
×She is always criticize her colleagues.
✓She is always criticizing her colleagues.
在 "always" 等頻率副詞後描述習慣性行為時，常使用現在進行式來強調重複性或令人不悅的習慣，而非簡單現在式。
×I criticize that he is too lazy.
✓I criticize him for being too lazy.
"Criticize" 通常不接 "that" 子句作為直接受詞。常見結構為 "criticize someone/something for (doing) something"。
×My parents criticized my decision of dropping out.
✓My parents criticized my decision to drop out.
在 "decision", "plan", "attempt" 等名詞後，表示其內容時，應使用不定詞 "to + verb"，而非 "of + gerund"。
×The article was criticized by many readers.
✓The article was criticized by many readers. (但更自然的被動式用法是將焦點放在被批評的事物上)
此句文法正確，但對於學習者來說，常過度使用被動語態。在主動語態能更清晰表達時，應優先使用。例如："Many readers criticized the article." 更為直接有力。
×Don't criticize on his appearance.
✓Don't criticize his appearance.
當 "criticize" 的受詞是具體事物（如 appearance, work, idea）時，為及物動詞，不需介系詞 "on"。"Criticize on" 可能與名詞 "criticism on" 的用法混淆。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Criticize"?What are tense/participle forms of "Criticize"?
criticizes(3rd_singular)criticizing(present_participle)criticized(past)criticized(past_participle)