chronic /ˈkrɑːnɪk/ adjective Learner's definition of CHRONIC
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medical : continuing or occurring again and again for a long time长期的;慢性的 — compare acute 2
a : happening or existing frequently or most of the time反复的;不断的;长期的 -
chronic [=habitual] lateness一贯迟到
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a chronic need for attention需要长期关注
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Inflation has become a chronic condition in the economy.通货膨胀已成为经济上反复出现的问题。
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chronic warfare频繁的战争
b : always or often doing something specified积重难返的;频繁的 3
British, informal : very bad极坏的 — chronically
/ˈkrɑːnɪkli/ adverb