"retardation" 怎么发音

word

US

ɹitɑɹˈdeɪʃən

ree-tar-DAY-shun

UK

ɹɪtɑːdˈeɪʃən

ri-tahd-DAY-shun

释义

The process or action of slowing down or delaying something. It was formerly used to refer to learning disabilities, but this usage is now considered outdated and offensive.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ɹitɑɹˈdeɪʃən

英式英语

ɹɪtɑːdˈeɪʃən

简化发音

美式

ree-tar-DAY-shun

英式

ri-tahd-DAY-shun

语境中听

The scientist measured the retardation of the chemical reaction.

The brakes cause retardation of the car's speed.

There was a retardation in project development due to lack of funds.

We're noticing significant retardation in data transfer lately.