harshly criticize; scathing review
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to critique harshly; to be overly critical
formalImplies the criticism is severe, nitpicky, or unfair. Often used in formal or written contexts.
Duì对
xīn新
shēng生
zuò作
pǐn品
bù不
bì必
wàng妄
jiā加
kē苛
píng评
。
There's no need to harshly criticize a new artist's work recklessly.
Zhè这
piān篇
yǐng影
píng评
duì对
dǎo导
yǎn演
de的
kē苛
píng评
yǐn引
qǐ起
le了
zhēng争
yì议
。
The film review's scathing criticism of the director sparked controversy.
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Tā他
zǒng总
shì是
kē苛
píng评
tā他
rén人
de的
nǔ努
lì力
，
què却
hěn很
shǎo少
tí提
chū出
jiàn建
shè设
xìng性
yì意
jiàn见
。
He is always harshly critical of others' efforts but rarely offers constructive suggestions.
Jīng经
lǐ理
de的
kē苛
píng评
ràng让
zhěng整
gè个
tuán团
duì队
de的
shì士
qì气
dī低
luò落
。
The manager's overly critical comments demoralized the entire team.