criticism

critica

Commenti che indicano ciò che è sbagliato o negativo in qualcuno o qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: criticism of someone/something (There was strong criticism of the decision.); criticism for doing something (He faced criticism for arriving late.)

Sinonimi: disapproval, censure

Contrari: praise

Espressioni comuni: face criticism, criticism of something, come under criticism

critica, analisi critica

Esame o commento attento che valuta i punti di forza e le debolezze di qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: criticism of something (Her criticism of the novel focuses on its ending.)

Sinonimi: critique, analysis, evaluation

Espressioni comuni: literary criticism, detailed criticism, criticism of something