Tri Duc English - Unit 60: Praising and Criticising TRI DUC ENGLISH Advanced Collocations & Grammar Series — Unit 60: Praising and Criticising A. Praising Khi đưa ra những đánh giá tích cực hoặc lời tán dương dành cho các tác phẩm nghệ thuật, hoạt động thể thao hay cống hiến cá nhân, người bản xứ sử dụng hệ thống Collocations đặc thù sau: I have nothing but praise for this production of Dogs and offer my warmest congratulations to all the cast. The thunderous applause at the end of last night's performance was richly deserved. The actors had managed to put on a simply dazzling production . James King, in particular, gave an outstanding performance . Of course, the cast cannot take full credit for its success; we must also warmly congratulate the producer. He has received critical acclaim many times in the past. He justly deserves all the rave reviews he will undoubtedly receive from many others as well as myself. We must also give great credit to the production's wardrobe department. I am sure they will also win a lot of praise for their original and exciting costumes. Các cấu trúc diễn đạt lời khen ngợi hữu dụng khác: The orchestra received a standing ovation for their performance of the symphony. (khán giả đứng dậy vỗ tay nhiệt liệt) Your boss thinks the world of you. He's always singing your praises to me. (đánh giá cực kỳ cao / luôn ca ngợi bạn) My parents always used to speak well/highly of that journalist. (nói tốt / đánh giá cao ai đó) Her father warmly/heartily approves of her new boyfriend. (hết lòng ủng hộ) I hope you will give your blessing to the plan. (ban phước lành / chấp thuận hoàn toàn) Let's give the winner a big clap / a round of applause . (dành một tràng pháo tay lớn) You deserve a pat on the back for such excellent marks! (xứng đáng được khen ngợi/tuyên dương) B. Criticising Khi đối mặt với sự phê bình, bạn có thể counter the criticism (phản bác lại lời phê bình), criticise your critic back (phê bình ngược lại người chỉ trích) hoặc dismiss the criticism (gạt bỏ, coi thường lời phê bình): A person may show his/her disapproval or express his/her disapproval of / want of disapproval . This is often done by giving a look of disapproval or with a frown of disapproval . Word Collocates with Example in Context criticism harsh, constant, constructive (useful) The play came in for some harsh criticism . critical highly and sharply The writer is sharply critical of our political system. criticise roundly, thoroughly, severely, fiercely, bitterly He was roundly criticised for his rudeness. a critic harsh, outspoken (says exactly what s/he thinks) Actors fear him because he is such an outspoken critic . Bảng so sánh cấu trúc nâng cao: Collocation Ý nghĩa học thuật Ví dụ thực tế disapprove of strongly, thoroughly I strongly disapprove of smoking. condemn severely The politician was severely condemned for his dishonesty. condemnation wholesale, universal (by almost everyone) The country's aggressive behaviour has earned universal condemna...