"retardation" in Chinese (Simplified)
迟缓延缓
Definition
使某事变慢或延迟的过程或行为。过去曾用于描述学习障碍,但这种用法现在被认为是过时和带有冒犯性的。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
正式术语,多用于工程、科学或医学领域,表示减慢过程。不要用来描述个人;用于智力障碍的说法已过时且带有冒犯性。应使用“delay”或更具体医学术语。
Examples
The scientist measured the retardation of the chemical reaction.
科学家测量了化学反应的**迟缓**。
The brakes cause retardation of the car's speed.
刹车导致汽车速度的**减缓**。
There was a retardation in project development due to lack of funds.
由于资金短缺,项目开发出现了**延缓**。
We're noticing significant retardation in data transfer lately.
最近我们注意到数据传输有明显的**延缓**。
The medication helps prevent the retardation of bone growth.
这种药有助于防止骨骼生长的**迟缓**。
Any retardation in delivery will affect our business plans.
任何交付的**延缓**都会影响我们的业务计划。