As an , the following explanation and examples for the word ‘regressive’ from at least four perspectives:
1. Meaning: ‘Regressive’ means moving backward or returning to an earlier state, usually referring to social policies or economic trends that lead to a decline in progress or development.
Examples:
- The new tax law is regressive, as it benefits the wealthy and hurts the r.
- The government’s decision to cut funding for education is regressive, as it undermines the future of the country.
- Some politicians’ attitudes towards women’s rights are regressive, as they want to roll back the progress made in the past decades.
- The rise of nationalism in some countries is regressive, as it promotes isolationism and xenophobia.
2. Grammar: ‘Regressive’ can be used as an adjective, a noun, or a verb, depending on the context.
Examples:
- Adjective: The regressive policies of the current administration are alarming.
- Noun: Many people see the rise of regressive forces as a threat to democracy.
- Verb: The country is regressing in terms of social justice and human rights.
3. History: ‘Regressive’ has been used in different historical contexts, such as in the discourse of colonialism, imperialism, or feudalism, to describe the backwardness or primitiveness of certain cultures or societies.
Examples:
- The Europeans justified their colonialism by portraying the natives as regressive and uncivilized.
- The Chinese feudal system was regressive and prevented the country from modernizing.
- The Indian caste system is regressive and perpetuates social inequality.
4. Politics: ‘Regressive’ can be a contested term used by different political ideologies to criticize or defend certain policies or ideas.
Examples:
- Progressives argue that regressive taxation and deregulation benefit the wealthy at the expense of the majority.
- Conservatives argue that some progressive policies, such as affirmative action or environmental regulations, are regressive and undermine meritocracy and economic growth.
- Libertarians argue that both progressive and regressive policies violate individual liberty and property rights.
Some additional examples:
1. The regressive taxation system in the country has been a major issue for years, as it imposes a heavier burden on low-income earners than on the rich. (CNN)
2. The regressive social norms that restrict women’s rights are still prevalent in many countries, despite the global movement for gender equality. (The Guardian)
3. The regressive policies of the government have led to a rise in income inequality and poverty, especially among marginalized communities. (New York Times)
4. The regressive tendencies of some religious leaders have fueled intolerance and violence against minorities and dissidents. (Reuters)
5. The regressive effects of climate change, such as rising sea levels and extreme weather events, are already affecting millions of people worldwide. (National Geographic)
中文翻译：退步的，的，逆行的
读音：r??ɡr?s?v
例句：
1. The regressive policies of the government have led to increased poverty among the people. (的政策导致了贫困的增加。)
2. This new tax proposal is regressive and will disproportionately affect low-income families. (这个新的税收提案是的，将不成比例地影响低收入家庭。)
3. Some experts argue that the current education system is regressive and needs to be reformed. (一些专家认为当前的教育系统是的，需要进行改革。)
regressive通常被翻译为”医、退化的”的意思，还有的的意思，读音为[ri’gresiv]，regressive来源于英语，在《汉语英语翻译词典》中，共找到88个与regressive相关的例句。
1.医
例句:To compensate this loss of inner control, they try to control the outside, very understandably — mostly the family — and unfortunately, this fits very well into the traditional side, regressive side, repressive side, restrictive side of the cultural context. (为了弥补这种内在的失控感， 他们就会试图控制外界事物， 这很容易理解，他们通常控制的就是家庭— 不幸的是， 在他们的控制之下， 整个文化变得更加传统， 更加落后和压抑， 有了更多的约束。)
2.退化的
例句:but economists opted for a regressive research programme, disguised by sophisticated mathematics, that set it apart. (但经济学家以复杂的数学为掩饰，选择了退化的、将之分开的研究程序。)
3.的
例句:Objective: To investigate the regressive effect of total glucosides of Paeonia Lactiflora (TGP) on cardiac hypertrophy induced by L-thyroxine(L-Thy) in rats. (目的：考察芍药总甙对L-甲状腺素所致大鼠心肌肥厚的消退作用。)
4.退步的、的
例句:The policy has been condemned as a regressive step. (翻译:这项政策被认为是一种而受到谴责。)
regressive一般作为形容词使用，如在regressive adaptability(退化适应)、regressive imilation([网络] 逆同化；逆向同化；逆行同化)、regressive bedding(海退层理)等常见短语中出现较多。
regressive adaptability退化适应regressive imilation[网络] 逆同化；逆向同化；逆行同化regressive bedding海退层理regressive behavior[医]退行性行为regressive burning减面[减推力]燃烧regressive change退行性变化regressive character退化性状regressive combustion减面燃烧regressive cycle海退循环1. Objective: To investigate the regressive effect of total glucosides of Paeonia Lactiflora (TGP) on cardiac hypertrophy induced by L-thyroxine(L-Thy) in rats. (翻译:目的：考察芍药总甙对L-甲状腺素所致大鼠心肌肥厚的消退作用。)
2. The policy has been condemned as a regressive step. (翻译:这项政策被认为是一种而受到谴责。)
3. Reciprocal or regressive? (翻译:是互惠还是退步？ )
4. A Functionalized Regressive Division on Saltation Model and Critical Control and Approach Evaluation in Disease Intervention (翻译:突变模型的泛涵回归分割与疾病干预的临界控制及其策略评价)
5. To compensate this loss of inner control, they try to control the outside, very understandably — mostly the family — and unfortunately, this fits very well into the traditional side, regressive side, repressive side, restrictive side of the cultural context. (翻译:为了弥补这种内在的失控感， 他们就会试图控制外界事物， 这很容易理解，他们通常控制的就是家庭— 不幸的是， 在他们的控制之下， 整个文化变得更加传统， 更加落后和压抑， 有了更多的约束。)
6. It is mans’ endearment for control that keeps him bound in regressive states of thinking and will seal his downfall. (翻译:是人类对控制的迷恋导致他局限在退化的思维中，这将决定了他的衰落。)
7. But green lies mediacy, not be advance look, also not be regressive color. (翻译:但绿色处在中间状态，不是前进色，也不是后退色。)
8. A complete progressive and regressive cycle occurred in the early Early Carboniferous in the eastern part of the North Qilian Mountains. (翻译:北祁连山东部早石炭世早期经历了一次完整的海水进退旋回。)
9. The Upper Permian System Longtan coal measure in the Changguang coal deposit is a complete sedimentary cycle, consisting of a regressive and a transgressive series. (翻译:长广煤田上二迭统龙潭含煤岩系是由海退系列和海进系列组成的一个完整沉积旋回。)
10. The regressive calculations of three dimensional FEM for the initial geostress in engineering area are achieved through ANSYS software. (翻译:在ANSYS中实现对工程区初始地应力的三维有限元回归计算；)
11. The Taito calendar is a regressive calendar compared to Jyuji, which ignored this major discovery. (翻译:而大统历却未能继承授时历的伟大发现 是的历法)
12. This is the most regressive thing in the world than to watch his own heart, it had to stick their hands up. (翻译:这世上最累的事情，莫过于眼睁睁看着自己的心碎了，还得自己动手把它粘起来。)
