criterion

Compared meaning: a measure used to judge something (noun).

比较义项：标准，准则（名词）。

• standard

  Refers to a level of quality or achievement something is measured against; often used with 'high/low' and verbs like 'meet' or 'raise'.

  指用来衡量事物的“质量水平”，常与“高／低”搭配，也常与“达到”“提高”等动词连用。

  The hotel offers a high standard of service to guests.

  这家酒店为客人提供高标准的服务。

• criterion 本词

  Refers to a specific condition or requirement used to judge or decide something, often one of several; common in formal or evaluative contexts like hiring or grading.

  指用来判断或做出决定的具体条件或依据，常常是多个条件之一，多见于招聘、评分等正式评判场合。

  The main criterion for the job is strong communication skills.

  这份工作的主要标准是良好的沟通能力。

Standard and criterion both mean a measure used to judge something. Standard refers to a level of quality something must reach, often with verbs like 'meet' or 'raise'. Criterion refers to one specific condition used to judge or decide something, often one of several.

两者都指用来衡量或判断事物的标准，但 standard 强调达到的“质量水平”，可以被“达到”或“提高”；criterion 更强调用来“做判断或决定”的具体依据或条件，常用于筛选、评判的场合。