regressive
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/rɪˈɡresɪv/
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/rɪˈɡresɪv/
adjective
R
causing something to return to an earlier or less developed state
The new law was seen as regressive, taking us back to the old ways.
新法律被视为倒退的，让我们回到了旧时代。
R
a tax system where the burden is greater on those with lower incomes
The economists argued that a flat tax rate is regressive, affecting the poor more than the wealthy.
经济学家们认为单一税率是倒退的，对穷人的影响大于富人。
translation
倒退的, 累退税制