Level 6 · word 17,178 of 20,000

regressive

/rəˈɡresɪv/ American
  • adj. 倒退的, 退化的
Definition
  • adj. becoming worse, or returning to an earlier, less developed state
Example
Critics called the new tax system unfair and deeply regressive.
批评者称这项新税制既不公平又极具累退性。