"retard" 怎么发音

word

US

REE-tard (noun), ri-TARD (verb)

UK

REE-tahd (noun), ri-TAHD (verb)

释义

To make something happen more slowly or later than expected; to delay or slow down a process. Note: As a noun or insult, this word is now considered highly offensive and should not be used.

简化发音

美式

REE-tard (noun), ri-TARD (verb)

英式

REE-tahd (noun), ri-TAHD (verb)

语境中听

The medicine can retard the growth of bacteria.

Low temperatures retard plant development.

They added chemicals to retard the fire.

Special coatings are used to retard rusting on iron.