- regressive
 - [ri'ɡresiv]
 - adj. 回归的;后退的;退化的
 
反义词
           - a. progressive
 
参考例子
           - 1.While this might appear to be a positive step, it is actually regressive.
 - 尽管这似乎是一个有效的方法,但它实际上是负面的。
 
- 2.No matter how old you are, losing a parent is a regressive experience that makes people feel young, childlike and vulnerable.
 - 不管你的年龄几何,父母亡故是一种回归的感受,使得人们感觉年轻,孩子似的,并且脆弱。
 
- 3.The biggest single reason for the difference in income distribution between Brazil and America is more regressive public spending in Brazil.
 - 巴西与美国收入分配差异的最大一个原因,是巴西的公共开支实行累退制,对穷人更为不利。
 
英文解释
           - adj.
 - 1.(of taxes) adjusted so that the rate decreases as the amount of income increases
 - 2.opposing progress; returning to a former less advanced state
 
网络释义
               - regressive
 - 后退的; 回归的; 海退的; 退化的;
 
- regressive evolution
 - 后退演化; 退行演化; 退行性演化; 后退变化;
 
- regressive wave
 - 回归波; 反向波;
 
- regressive sequence
 - 海退层序;
 
- regressive facies
 - 海退相;