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critic

UK/'kritik/US
NGSL 2kTOEFLGREB1

Definitions

n.

A person who reviews and evaluates art, literature, film, or performances professionally

评论家;评论员

n.

A person who expresses disapproval of someone or something

批评者;挑剔的人

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
critto separate, discern, judge, decide
+
-icrelating to, having the nature of
=critic

Directly from Greek kritēs (a judge), via kritikos (able to judge). A critic is simply 'one who judges' — whether a professional reviewer of films or just someone who keeps finding fault.

Root crit still carries 11 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Film critics praised the movie for its bold storytelling.

  • 2.

    He has always been a harsh critic of the government's policies.

  • 3.

    Even her critics admit she is a talented writer.

Derivatives

criticalcriticizecriticism
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