chronic
UK ['krɒn.ɪk] US ['krɑ:.nɪk] adjective
LONG LASTING 长期的
ADVANCED
■(especially of a disease or something bad) continuing for a long time （尤指疾病或不好的事物）慢性的，长期的•chronic diseases/conditions慢性病 •chronic arthritis/pain慢性关节炎／长期的疼痛 •a chronic invalid长期病患者 •There is a chronic shortage of teachers.教师长期短缺。
UK ['krɒn.ɪk] US ['krɑ:.nɪk] adjective
BAD 糟糕的 UK informal
■very bad 很糟的，很不好的•The acting was chronic.表演很糟糕。 |