promote regression; cause retrogression
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Meanings
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to promote regression; to cause retrogression; to hold back progress
formalOften used in socio-political or ideological contexts to criticize actions or policies seen as hindering development or progress. The related term '促退派' (promoters of regression) labels individuals or groups perceived as opposing progress.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
bǎo保
shǒu守
sī思
xiǎng想
zhǐ只
huì会
cù促
tuì退
shè社
huì会
de的
fā发
zhǎn展
。
This kind of conservative ideology will only hold back social development.
Wǒ我
men们
yào要
jiān坚
jué决
fǎn反
duì对
rèn任
hé何
cù促
tuì退
gǎi改
gé革
de的
xíng行
wéi为
。
We must resolutely oppose any actions that impede reform.
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Tā他
bèi被
zhǐ指
zé责
wéi为
cù促
tuì退
pài派
。
He was accused of being a promoter of regression.
Xīn新
jì技
shù术
yìng应
yòng用
bù不
yīng应
shòu受
zǔ阻
，
fǒu否
zé则
biàn便
shì是
cù促
tuì退
。
The application of new technology should not be hindered; otherwise it promotes retrogression.