regressive
US /rɪˈɡres.ɪv/
UK /rɪˈɡres.ɪv/
形容詞
1.
退步的, 倒退的
returning to a former or less developed state
範例:
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The disease caused a regressive decline in his cognitive abilities.
這種疾病導致他的認知能力退化性下降。
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Some argue that the new policy is a regressive step for society.
一些人認為新政策是社會倒退的一步。
2.
累退的
(of a tax or system of taxation) taking a proportionally greater amount from those on lower incomes
範例:
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Sales tax is often considered a regressive tax because it affects lower-income individuals more heavily.
銷售稅通常被認為是累退的稅種，因為它對低收入人群的影響更大。
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The government was criticized for implementing a regressive tax system.
政府因實施累退稅制而受到批評。
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