to regress
[动词]
to move back to an earlier pattern of behavior that was problematic, or immature

倒退, 退化
Ex: Stress from the pandemic caused some children regress back to bedwetting or tantrum behaviors they had outgrown .
prig
[名词]
an individual who behaves in an excessively moralistic manner, often displaying an attitude of superiority toward others

自命清高的人, 伪君子
Ex: During family events , Uncle Joe always found something to disapprovingly nitpick about others ' behavior , earning him the nickname " the insufferable prig" .
antithesis
[名词]
the direct opposite or contrasting counterpart to something

对立面, 对照
Ex: Throughout his career , Dostoyevsky explored antitheses like good vs evil , faith vs doubt .
lustrous
[形容词]
having an outstanding level of excellence achieved through dedicated effort and achievement

光辉卓越的, 卓越的
to luxuriate
[动词]
(of plants and animals) to grow and spread out very well in favorable conditions

茂盛生长, 繁荣发展

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