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单词 retardate
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Definition of retardate in English:

retardate

noun rɪˈtɑːdeɪtrəˈtärˌdāt
North American dated, offensive
  • A person who has a mental disability.

    Synonyms
    fool, idiot, cretin, moron, dolt, halfwit, ass, dunce, dullard, simpleton, nincompoop, blockhead, ignoramus, clod

Origin

1950s: from Latin retardat- 'slowed down', from the verb retardare (see retard).

 
 

Definition of retardate in US English:

retardate

nounrəˈtärˌdāt
North American offensive, dated
  • A person who has a mental disability.

    Synonyms
    fool, idiot, cretin, moron, dolt, halfwit, ass, dunce, dullard, simpleton, nincompoop, blockhead, ignoramus, clod

Origin

Early 20th century: from Latin retardat- ‘slowed down’, from the verb retardare (see retard).

 
 
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