chronic
adj
1 (esp of a disease) lasting for a long time; continually recurring (尤指疾病)长期的, 慢性的; 连续复发的
chronic bronchitis, arthritis, etc 慢性支气管炎、 关节炎等
the country´s chronic unemployment problem 国家的长期失业问题. Cf 参看 acute.
2 having had a disease or a habit for a long time 长期患病的; 长期有某种习惯的
a chronic alcoholic, invalid, etc 长期酗酒的、 病弱的等.
3 (Brit sl 俚) very bad 极坏的
The film was absolutely chronic. 这个电影糟透了.