backwardness
US /ˈbæk.wɚd.nəs/
UK /ˈbæk.wəd.nəs/
名词
1.
落后, 不发达
the state of being undeveloped or primitive
示例:
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The region suffered from economic backwardness.
该地区遭受经济落后之苦。
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Efforts were made to overcome the technological backwardness.
人们努力克服技术落后。
2.
迟缓, 迟钝
the quality of being slow or reluctant to act or respond
示例:
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His backwardness in making decisions cost the company a lot.
他决策上的迟缓让公司损失惨重。
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The student's backwardness in reading was a concern for the teacher.
学生阅读上的迟钝让老师很担忧。