n.延迟;减缓;落后;迟缓

The retardation of the project is causing concern among investors.
项目延期正引起投资者们的担忧。
The child's speech development showed signs of retardation.
这个孩子语言发展显示出迟缓的迹象。
The use of leaded gasoline can cause mental retardation in children.
使用含铅汽油可能造成儿童智力迟钝。
Retardation of growth may be caused by nutritional deficiencies.
生长迟缓可能是由于营养不足引起的。
The new policy aims to prevent retardation in educational development.
新政策旨在防止教育发展的滞后。
The medication has side effects, including mental retardation in some cases.
这种药物有副作用，包括在某些情况下可能会导致智力迟钝。
Environmental pollution can contribute to the retardation of cognitive skills.
环境污染可能导致认知技能的发展迟缓。
The company experienced significant retardation due to the economic downturn.
由于经济衰退，公司遭受了严重的停滞。
Early intervention can help mitigate the effects of developmental retardation.
早期干预可以帮助减轻发育迟缓的影响。
The retardation of justice often leads to public dissatisfaction.
司法拖延常常导致公众不满。