Lack of sun retards plant growth.

阳光不足使植物生长缓慢。

Cold retards the growth of plants.

寒冷的气候阻碍农作物生长。

Though the dull brain perplexes and retards

尽管昏沉的脑子迷惑、迟钝

Cold weather retards the growth of the crops.

寒冷的天气妨碍了庄稼生长。

Cold weather retards the growth of the crops.

寒冷的天气妨碍作物的生长。