chronic
01
慢性的, 长期的
(of an illness) difficult to cure and long-lasting
例子
Mary 's chronic asthma requires daily medication to control her symptoms.
玛丽的慢性哮喘需要每天服药来控制症状。
David 's chronic depression affects his mood and energy levels on a daily basis.
大卫的慢性抑郁症每天都影响着他的情绪和能量水平。
02
lasting or continuing for an extended period
例子
The country faces chronic unemployment.
There is a chronic shortage of housing in the city.
03
developing as a regular habit or behavior pattern
例子
He 's a chronic complainer who never finds satisfaction.
She arrived late again — she 's a chronic procrastinator.
