chronic
adjective uk/ˈkrɒn.ɪk/ us/ˈkrɑː.nɪk/
(LONG-LASTING)
C2 （尤指疾病或不好的事物）慢性的，长期的
(especially of a disease or something bad) continuing for a long time
chronic diseases/conditions 慢性病
chronic arthritis/pain 慢性关节炎／长期的疼痛
a chronic invalid 长期病号
There is a chronic shortage of teachers. 教师长期短缺。
- More examples
- She suffers from chronic pain in her knees.
- I have a chronic bowel disease.
- There is a chronic shortage of nursing staff.
(BAD)
UK informal很糟的，很不好的
very bad
The acting was chronic. 表演很糟糕。