to retard
01
sakta ner, fördröja
to make something move or operate more slowly
Transitive: to retard a movement or process
Exempel
I retard the process by applying a cooling mechanism.
Jag fördröjer processen genom att tillämpa en kylmekanism.
02
sakta ner, minska hastigheten
to slow down or decrease speed
Intransitive
Exempel
The brakes were applied too soon, causing the vehicle to retard unexpectedly.
Bromsarna applicerades för tidigt, vilket fick fordonet att sakta ner oväntat.
03
försena, skjuta upp
to delay or push back an event, task, or decision to a later time
Transitive: to retard an event
Exempel
The trial was retarded for a few days due to the unavailability of a witness.
Rättegången försenades några dagar på grund av att en vittne inte var tillgänglig.
04
försena, sakta ner
to experience a delay or slow progress in a process or activity
Intransitive
Exempel
The construction of the building retarded due to a shortage of workers.
Byggnaden byggdes försenad på grund av brist på arbetare.
Retard
01
a person with an intellectual disability
Offensive02
a foolish, stupid, or socially inept person
Offensive
Slang
VulgarExempel
Stop acting like a retard and pay attention.
Lexikalt Träd
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