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chronic

🇬🇧 UK/'krɒnik/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring; of a person, suffering from a long-lasting condition

慢性的;长期的;习惯性的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
chrontime
+
icrelating to, having the nature of
=chronic

Common Collocations

  • 1.chronic disease慢性病
  • 2.chronic pain慢性疼痛
  • 3.chronic condition慢性疾病

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He suffered from chronic pain in his back.

  • 2.

    The city has a chronic problem with traffic.

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