criticism

Kritik

Äußerungen darüber, was an jemandem oder etwas falsch oder schlecht ist.

In einfachem Englisch: Comments that say what is wrong or bad about someone or something.

• She accepted the criticism calmly.
• The plan drew criticism from local people.
• He faced harsh criticism for his comments.

So benutzt man es: criticism of someone/something (There was strong criticism of the decision.); criticism for doing something (He faced criticism for arriving late.)

Synonyme: disapproval, censure

Gegenteile: praise

Häufige Wendungen: face criticism, criticism of something, come under criticism

Kritik, kritische Analyse

Eine sorgfältige Untersuchung oder Besprechung der Stärken und Schwächen einer Sache.

In einfachem Englisch: A careful examination or comment that judges the strengths and weaknesses of something.

• He teaches literary criticism.
• Her criticism of the argument was thoughtful.
• The essay offers several detailed criticisms of the theory.

So benutzt man es: criticism of something (Her criticism of the novel focuses on its ending.)

Synonyme: critique, analysis, evaluation

Häufige Wendungen: literary criticism, detailed criticism, criticism of something