regressive
[ri'ɡresiv]
adj. 回归的；后退的；退化的
反义词
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;