retard
UK/ri'tɑ:d/US
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Definitions
v.
To slow down or delay the progress or development of something
阻碍，延迟，使减速
n.
A delay or slowing down
延迟，减速
Root Breakdown
Native Englishreagain, back
+
tardother
=retard
Common Collocations
- 1.retard growth阻碍增长
- 2.retard development阻碍发展
- 3.retard progress延缓进展
- 4.[retard the spread]抑制蔓延
Example Sentences
- 1.
Lack of funding will significantly retard the development of the new vaccine.
- 2.
Cold temperatures retard the growth of most plants during winter months.
- 3.
Bureaucratic red tape can retard economic progress in developing countries.