retrograde | BrE ˈrɛtrəɡreɪd, AmE ˈrɛtrəˌɡreɪd | adjective ① Technology (backwards) 逆行的 nìxíng de ▸ Jupiter's retrograde motion is more pronounced than that of Saturn 木星的逆行运动比土星明显得多 ② (retrogressive) 退步的 tuìbù de ▸ a thoroughly retrograde policy 彻底倒退的政策 |