/ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
involving making fair, careful judgements about the good and bad qualities of sb/sth 有判断力的；判断公正（或审慎）的
Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking instead of accepting opinions without questioning them.
鼓励学生培养批判性思维，而非不加质疑地接受观点。
extremely important because a future situation will be affected by it 极重要的；关键的；至关紧要的 SYN crucial
a critical factor in the election campaign
Reducing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is of critical importance.
Your decision is critical to our future.