chronic
01
慢性的な, 長期にわたる
(of an illness) difficult to cure and long-lasting
例
Mary 's chronic asthma requires daily medication to control her symptoms.
メアリーの慢性喘息は、症状をコントロールするために毎日の投薬が必要です。
David 's chronic depression affects his mood and energy levels on a daily basis.
デビッドの慢性うつ病は、彼の気分とエネルギーレベルに日々影響を与えます。
02
lasting or continuing for an extended period
例
The country faces chronic unemployment.
There is a chronic shortage of housing in the city.
03
developing as a regular habit or behavior pattern
例
He 's a chronic complainer who never finds satisfaction.
She arrived late again — she 's a chronic procrastinator.
