Word · Frequency #1799
criterion
标准；准则；判断依据
a standard, test, or principle used to judge, compare, or decide something
复数形式为 criteria；注意 criterion 是单数。
- 1.
A standard, test, or requirement by which individual things or people may be compared and judged; a gauge.
- 2.
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
比较的基础；评估标准
- 3.
the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
评判标准
比较的基础；评估标准；评判标准；标准；准则；规范；[化] 判据
In use
The most important criterion for hiring is relevant experience.
We need to establish clear criteria before evaluating the proposals.
By what criterion do you judge the success of a project?
criterion for (noun phrase or gerund)
后接名词短语或动名词，表示‘...的标准’。
Safety is a key criterion for choosing a car.
安全是选择汽车的一个关键标准。
criterion that (clause)
后接从句，说明标准的具体内容。
The main criterion that we consider is experience.
我们考虑的主要标准是经验。
meet/satisfy a criterion
常用动宾搭配，表示‘符合/达到标准’。
Connections
Collocations
- meet the criteria
- 符合标准
- All applicants must meet the criteria for admission.所有申请者必须符合入学标准。
- important criterion
- 重要标准
- Cost is an important criterion in our decision.成本是我们决策中的一个重要标准。
- key criterion
- 关键标准
- Reliability is a key criterion for selecting a supplier.可靠性是选择供应商的关键标准。
- selection criterion
- 选择标准
- The selection criteria include experience and education.选择标准包括经验与教育背景。
- based on a criterion
- 基于某个标准
- The evaluation is based on a single criterion.评估基于单一标准。
- objective criterion
Learner notes
Memory Tip
记忆：criterion 联想 critic（批评家）的评判标准，即‘标准’或‘准则’。
Context & Register
criterion 多用于正式或学术场合，表示衡量或判断的标准，常见于评估、检验、决策等语境。通常认为其语域为中性，但在日常口语中使用较少。
Grammar Note
注意：复数形式为criteria，而非criterions。
Pronunciation & Spelling
No common words rhyme exactly with criterion. The words listed share the spelling ending -ion but differ in sound.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.