retrospective

1. N-COUNT A retrospective is an exhibition or showing of work done by an artist over many years, rather than his or her most recent work. (艺术家作品的) 回顾展

...a retrospective of the films of Judy Garland. …朱迪•嘉兰影片回顾展。

2. ADJ Retrospective feelings or opinions concern things that happened in the past. 回顾的

Afterwards, retrospective fear of the responsibility would make her feel almost faint. 后来，对要负的责任的后怕常使她几乎晕倒。

3. retrospectivelyADV 回顾地

Retrospectively, it seems as if they probably were negligent. 回想起来，似乎他们可能是疏忽了。

4. ADJ Retrospective laws or legal actions take effect from a date before the date when they are officially approved. 有追溯力的 (法律)[英国英语]

There are few precedents for this sort of retrospective legislation. 此类有追溯效力的立法还鲜有先例。