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criterion (pl. criteria)
/kraɪtɪriən/
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- criterion
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- pl. criteria
1 · noun
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
标准；准则
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Cost is an important criterion when choosing a supplier.
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成本是选择供应商时的一项重要标准。
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