
chronic
英 /ˈkrɒnɪk/ 美 /ˈkrɑːnɪk/
- adj. 慢性的Continuing for a long time, especially a medical condition
- adj. 长期存在的;反复发生的Persisting or recurring over a long period
Gentle swimming helps her manage her chronic back pain.
舒缓的游泳运动有助于她控制慢性背痛。
Chronic staff shortages can reduce the quality of healthcare and increase pressure on existing medical workers.
长期人员短缺会降低医疗服务质量,并增加现有医护人员的压力。
搭配
chronic disease 慢性疾病chronic pain 慢性疼痛chronic shortage 长期短缺
辨析提示
疾病语境中chronic指慢性,acute指急性。
词族
chronically (adv.)
近义 persistent、long-standing
反义 acute
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