critique
critique — 名詞
1. A written document in which someone analyzes a book, film, theory, or policy, di
評論
對作品或思想的書面分析
A written document in which someone analyzes a book, film, theory, or policy, discussing its good and bad points and giving an overall judgment.
Gabriel wrote a detailed critique of the new education policy for the local newspaper.
Gabriel 為當地報紙寫了一篇針對新教育政策的詳細評論。
critique + of + [topic] (object pattern)
The professor's critique of the research paper pointed out several flaws in the methods used.
教授對那篇研究論文的評論指出了研究方法上的幾項缺陷。
Manuela's critique of the novel focused on its weak character development and slow plot.
Manuela 對那部小說的評論集中在其角色刻劃薄弱和情節緩慢的問題上。
Rachid's critique of the architecture proposal listed three design flaws and two innovative features.
Rachid 對建築提案的評論列出了三項設計缺陷和兩項創新特色。
The journal published a harsh critique of the government's climate change plan.
該期刊發表了一篇對政府氣候變遷計畫的嚴厲評論。
- review
Broader term; reviews often appear in newspapers or online for books, films, or restaurants, while 'critique' is more academic.
- analysis
More neutral than 'critique' — analysis examines structure or components without necessarily passing judgment.
- appraisal
Often used in professional or financial contexts to determine value, whereas 'critique' focuses on intellectual or artistic merit.
- criticism
Broader than 'critique'; can be oral or informal, and often carries a negative tone. 'Critique' implies a more balanced, detailed assessment.
- praise
Expresses approval without detailed examination or judgment of flaws.
文法句型
critique + of + [subject being evaluated]
用法筆記
Unlike the general word 'criticism,' a critique is almost always a structured, written evaluation. The noun is typically followed by 'of' to specify what is being examined.
常見錯誤
critique — 動詞
1. To carefully examine a piece of work — such as a book, film, or academic paper —
評析
仔細審視並給予評價
To carefully examine a piece of work — such as a book, film, or academic paper — and discuss what works well and what could be improved.
The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays in pairs.
教授要求學生兩人一組互相評析彼此的報告。
critique + possessive + noun (possessive object)
In her thesis, Yuna critiques three major theories of language acquisition.
Yuna 在她的論文中評析了三種主要的語言習得理論。
Selim spent the weekend critiquing the film for the student magazine.
Selim 花了整個週末為學生雜誌評析那部電影。
Before submitting the proposal, Hugo had his colleague critique it for logical errors.
在提交提案之前，Hugo 請同事針對邏輯錯誤進行評析。
The art class gathered to critique one another's paintings and suggest improvements.
美術課的學生聚在一起互相評析作品並提出改進建議。
- evaluate
More neutral and less detailed than 'critique'; evaluates quality or value against a standard.
- review
Less formal and more common for media like films and books; 'critique' implies deeper, more systematic analysis.
- assess
Often measures against specific criteria or goals; used in education, business, and healthcare contexts.
- analyze
Focuses on breaking down into parts to understand structure, without necessarily offering a value judgment.
- praise
Expresses approval without pointing out weaknesses or offering critical judgment.
文法句型
critique + noun phrase
用法筆記
The verb 'critique' is more formal than 'review' and is used mainly in academic, artistic, and professional writing. In everyday conversation, 'criticize' or 'comment on' are more common, though 'critique' has a less negative tone.