“苛评”常见的英文表达可以是 harsh criticism 或 severe criticism。
harsh criticism 强调批评的严厉、不近人情,语气较为强烈。例如:The film received harsh criticism from some critics.(这部电影受到了一些影评人的苛评。 )
severe criticism 同样表示严厉的批评,“severe”有“严格的;严厉的;苛刻的”意思。例如:His work has come under severe criticism.(他的工作遭到了苛评。 )