scathing

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scathing — 形容詞

  • scathingpositive
  • more scathingcomparative
  • most scathingsuperlative

1. describing spoken or written criticism that attacks someone or something using v

1.形容詞C1
釋義

嚴厲的；尖刻

用詞嚴厲、不留情面的批評

describing spoken or written criticism that attacks someone or something using very harsh and cruel language

例句

The newspaper published a scathing editorial about the government's handling of the economic crisis.

該報發表了一篇嚴厲的社論，批評政府對經濟危機的處理方式。

scathing editorial about + [topic]

The critic gave the film a scathing review, calling it a complete waste of money.

那位影評人給這部電影寫了一篇尖刻的評論，稱其完全是在浪費錢。

scathing review of + [noun]

常見搭配
  • scathing attack
  • scathing report
  • scathing review
  • scathing criticism
  • scathing remark
  • scathing about
同義詞
  • harsh

    less intense; can apply to any kind of severity, not only criticism

  • vitriolic

    stronger, suggesting bitter anger and hatred

  • devastating

    focuses on the damaging effect of the criticism

  • caustic

    adds an element of sarcasm or biting wit

反義詞
  • complimentary

    expressing praise rather than criticism

  • mild

    gentle in tone, opposite of severe

文法句型

scathing + noun (attack, report, review, remark)

scathing about something/somebody

用法筆記

Often placed before nouns such as attack, report, review, editorial, remark, or criticism. Can also follow a linking verb with about (e.g., the report was scathing about...).

常見錯誤

The report was scathing with the government's failures.
The report was scathing about the government's failures.
Use about (not with) to introduce the target of the criticism.
She gave him a scathing look when he arrived late.
She made a scathing remark about his constant lateness.
Scathing describes harsh spoken or written language, not facial expressions or gestures.

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常用片語

  • scathing in one's criticism

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