regressive

形容詞

1. 1

   倒退的、退步的、反動的

   Critics called the new law a regressive step for women's rights.

   批評者認為這項新法是女性權益的倒退。

2. 2

   累退的稅務

   Sales taxes are regressive because they hit low-income families hardest.

   銷售稅屬於累退稅，對低收入家庭的負擔最重。

3. 3

   退化的、退行的心理學

   Under stress, some children show regressive behavior like thumb-sucking.

   在壓力下，有些兒童會出現吸手指等退化行為。