词族 · regressive
英语词源
- regressive (adj.)
- 1630s; see regress + -ive. In reference to taxation, it is attested from 1889. Related: Regressively.
权威例句
- 1. The policy has been condemned as a regressive step.
- 这项政策被认为是一种倒退而受到谴责。
- 2. A regressive tax, like the poll tax, takes proportionately more of a poor person's income.
- 像人头税一样, 递减税占穷人收入的比例更大.
- 3. This regressive behaviour is more common in boys.
- 这种行为上的倒退现象在男孩中更加普遍。
- 4. This method of portrayal emphasizes both the regressive nature and the time equivalence.
- 这种图示方法既强调了海退性质也强调了同时性.
- 5. While this appear to be a positive step it is actually regressive.
- 尽管这好像是一个有效的方法,但它实际上是负面的.