(of an illness)persisting for a long time or constantly recurring
(疾病)长期的;经常复发的;慢性的
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chronic bronchitis .慢性支气管炎。常与<Bold>ACUTE</Bold>相对。
(of a person)having such an illness
(人)患慢性病的
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a chronic asthmatic .慢性气喘病患者。
(of a problem)long-lasting and difficult to eradicate
(问题)长期难以根除的,顽固的
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the school suffers from chronic overcrowding .学校长期以来为学生过多而困扰。
(of a person)having a particular bad habit
(人)有某恶习的
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a chronic liar .惯于说谎者。
〈英,非正式〉 劣质的
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the film was absolutely chronic .这部电影非常差劲。
"late Middle English: from French