criterion /kraiˈtiəriən/ n. ［c］(pl.criteria /kraiˈtiəriə/) (批评，判断等)标准，准则：the criteria of artistic beauty 艺术家审美标准Only social practice can be the criterion of truth. 真理的标准只能是社会实践。［考句］The most important criterion for assessment in this contest is originality of design. 这次考试的最重要的评价标准是要看设计的创意