regressive

形容词

1. 1

   倒退的、退步的、反动的

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

   批评者认为这项新法是女性权益的倒退。

2. 2

   累退的税务

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

   销售税属于累退税，对低收入家庭的负担最重。

3. 3

   退化的、退行的心理学

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

   在压力下，有些儿童会出现吸手指等退化行为。