Feedback
FEED-bak /ˈfiːdbæk/
Neutral Neutral
What it really means
The written comments markers give with your grade, explaining strengths and weaknesses. Use it for the next assignment — and it is fine to ask the marker to explain it in office hours.
Chinese explanation
批改老师随成绩给出的书面评语，指出优缺点。要用它改进下一次作业——去答疑时间请老师详细解释也完全可以。
Example conversation
A: My feedback just says "needs more critical engagement".
B: Take it to office hours and ask what that would look like in practice.
A：我的评语只写了"需要更多批判性思考"。
B：拿去答疑时间，问问具体该怎么做。
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