
retarded
词源
源自拉丁语'retardare'(延迟),15世纪进入英语,最初仅表示'延迟的',19世纪开始用于描述智力发展。
adjective
❶ 形容智力发展迟缓或有认知障碍的人,但该词在现代英语中已逐渐被视为冒犯性用语,应避免使用。
“Using the word 'retarded' to describe someone is considered offensive nowadays.”
(如今用'retarded'这个词形容某人被认为具有冒犯性。)
“The term 'mentally retarded' was once a medical diagnosis but is now outdated.”
('mentally retarded'一词曾是医学诊断术语,但现已过时。)
❶ 在非正式场合中,有时被用来形容某事愚蠢或荒谬,但这种用法极不恰当且可能伤害他人。
“Calling a policy you disagree with 'retarded' shows poor judgment.”
(将你不同意的政策称为'retarded'显示出糟糕的判断力。)
“That's a retarded idea - we should find a better way to say this.”
(那是个愚蠢的主意——我们应该找到更好的表达方式。)
常见短语
mentally retarded — 曾用于描述智力障碍的医学术语,现已被更尊重人的表达如'intellectually disabled'取代。
“"Mentally retarded" is an outdated term that should be avoided in professional settings.”
("Mentally retarded"是一个过时的术语,在专业场合应避免使用。)