성장, 진보, 또는 성취를 더디게 하거나 늦추다.
To delay or hold back the progress, development, or accomplishment of something.
예문:
"The cooling process was carefully retarded to prevent the glass from cracking."
"Poor nutrition during early childhood can significantly retard physical growth."
"New regulations might retard the industry's ability to innovate quickly."
지연되거나 지체되는 행위 또는 상태, 혹은 그러한 방해물.
A delay or the act of slowing down progress; an obstruction.
예문:
"The project faced a significant retard due to the unexpected supply chain disruptions."
"The mechanical retard in the system ensured that the gears did not overheat."
지능 발달이 늦은 사람을 비하하여 부르는 매우 모욕적인 말.
An extremely offensive and disparaging term for a person who has an intellectual disability.
예문:
"The use of the word as an insult is highly offensive and socially unacceptable."
"He was cruelly mocked by bullies who used the term to belittle him."
천체의 운행이나 조석 등이 평소보다 늦게 일어나다.
To occur later than the usual or expected time, specifically regarding celestial bodies or tides.
예문:
"The high tide retarded by nearly an hour because of the strong offshore winds."
"Astronomers noted that the planet's transit retarded slightly due to gravitational interference."