a. marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
a. at or of a point at which a property or phenomenon suffers an abrupt change especially having enough mass to sustain a chain reaction
a. characterized by careful evaluation and judgment
s. urgently needed; absolutely necessary
a. 批评的, 决定性的, 危险的, 临界的
[医] 危象的; 临界的, 极期的
1. The doctor said it is critical to take the medicine on time.
医生说按时服药是至关重要的。
2. In a critical situation, staying calm can help you make better decisions.
在危急情况下，保持冷静可以帮助你做出更好的决定。
3. The report highlighted the critical need for better education in the community.
报告强调了社区对更好教育的迫切需求。