柯林斯英汉双解大词典
regressive /rɪˈɡrɛsɪv/
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ADJ Regressive behaviour, activities, or processes involve a return to an earlier and less advanced stage of development. (行为、活动或过程)退化的; 倒退的 [正式]
例：...some of the symptoms of regressive behaviours: thumb sucking, bed wetting, having problems sleeping.
...倒退行为的一些症状：吮姆指、尿床和睡眠不好。
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是互惠还是退步？
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While this might appear to be a positive step, it is actually regressive.
尽管这样做表面上看是一种积极的措施，可实际上却是消极的。
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Inflation is the most regressive form of taxation and it hits the poor most.
通胀是税收最累进递减的形式，对穷人的打击最大。
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So, in a sense, the tax structure was regressive.
在某种意义上,这种税制结构是退化的
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