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critically

/krit-ik-lee/US // ˈkrɪt ɪk li //

批判性地,至关重要的是,审慎地,至关重要

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Definitions

adv.副词 adverb
  1. 1
    • : in a judgmental or disapproving manner: The backlash was immediate after he spoke critically of his opponent’s personal life.
    • : in a manner involving skillful analysis of merit, as of a decision or work of art or literature: a critically sanctioned project; critically admired novels.
    • : to a devastating degree, leading to or reaching a crisis: As floodwaters rise, we are critically lacking sandbags and evacuation transport.
    • : seriously or extremely, as of a gravely unstable medical condition: critically injured; a critically ill pneumonia patient.
    • : with decisive or essential importance with respect to the outcome; crucially; indispensably: The success of this experiment critically relies on optimal weather.

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Examples

  • “Tangled Up in Blue” is a wonderfully insightful book that provides a lens to critically analyze urban policing and a road map for how our most dispossessed citizens may better relate to those sworn to protect and serve.

  • The species may soon be listed as critically endangered, the gravest rating made by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

  • Three have become critically endangered, including the oceanic whitetip, scalloped hammerhead, and great hammerhead sharks.

  • A woman who was critically injured in a vehicle crash last month has died of her injuries, Prince George’s County police said in a news release.

  • In mid-October, a little-known but critically important domain name for one country’s internet space began to expire.

  • Most critically, the split perspectives of Noah and Alison need to marry more elegantly.

  • This is a critically important role, and something I've seen firsthand.

  • The film was critically panned upon its release, but has since gained a cult following.

  • Most people pay attention to this only in regards the Supreme Court, but the lower courts are also critically important.

  • The Hangover star, currently in the critically acclaimed Birdman, certainly knows how to bring the funny as well as the awkward.

  • From his waistcoat pocket he took a little silver convex mirror and surveyed himself critically therein.

  • These indications are derived from the study of the lines in the light which the spectrum reveals to us when critically examined.

  • She put on a warm wrap and seated herself at the dressing-table, studying her face critically.

  • "Yes, and I'm afraid it is ruined," Jack answered, taking it in his hand and examining it critically.

  • Two speakers from London were to address the meeting, and Jim gazed very critically on both.