scathing
/ˈskeɪðɪŋ; `skeðɪŋ/ adj
1 (of criticism, ridicule, etc) severe; harsh （指批评、 嘲笑等）严厉的, 刻薄的
a scathing remark, rebuke, etc 严厉的言语、 指责等
a scathing review of a new book 对一本新书的尖锐评论.
2 [pred 作表语]
~ (about sb/sth) very critical (of sb/sth); scornful （对某人[某事物]）非常挑剔, 嘲笑
The report was scathing about the lack of safety precautions. 该报道对缺乏安全预防措施一事严加指责.