path of regression; old path; backward step
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path of regression; backward step; retrogression
neutralA metaphorical expression used to describe a retrogressive or unproductive course of action, often in the context of personal development, social policy, or historical progress. It carries a negative connotation.
Gǎi改
gé革
kāi开
fàng放
shì是
lì历
shǐ史
de的
bì必
rán然
，
wǒ我
men们
jué绝
bù不
néng能
zǒu走
huí回
tóu头
lù路
。
Reform and opening up are historical necessities; we absolutely cannot take a step backward.
Zài在
kē科
jì技
fēi飞
sù速
fā发
zhǎn展
de的
jīn今
tiān天
，
bào抱
cán残
shǒu守
quē缺
jiù就
shì是
zǒu走
huí回
tóu头
lù路
。
In today's era of rapid technological advancement, clinging to outdated ways is taking a backward step.
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Tā他
lí离
hūn婚
hòu后
yòu又
xiǎng想
fù复
hūn婚
，
péng朋
you友
quàn劝
tā他
bù不
yào要
zǒu走
huí回
tóu头
lù路
。
After divorcing, he wanted to remarry his ex-wife, but his friends advised him not to go back down that old road.
Gōng公
sī司
de的
gǎi改
gé革
chū初
jiàn见
chéng成
xiào效
，
xiàn现
zài在
zǒu走
huí回
tóu头
lù路
zhǐ只
huì会
qián前
gōng功
jìn尽
qì弃
。
The company's reforms are starting to show results; turning back now would only waste all the previous efforts.