chronic [ˈkrɒnɪk]
adj. 慢性的；长期的
一、单词释义：
"chronic" 指疾病或问题长期存在的，通常持续时间较长，并且难以治愈。它强调的是长期性和持续性。
常见短语：
chronic illness 慢性病
chronic pain 慢性疼痛
chronic condition 慢性病症
二、单词示例：
Lumbar disc herniation is a chronic disease that requires long-term rehabilitation.
腰椎间盘突出是一种慢性疾病，需要长期的康复训练。
He suffers from chronic back pain that affects his daily activities.
他患有慢性背痛，影响了他的日常活动。
The chronic shortage of staff has led to increased workloads for the existing employees.
长期的人员短缺导致现有员工的工作量增加。
三、情景记忆：
After years of working long hours, she developed chronic fatigue, making it hard for her to keep up with daily tasks. Each morning, she struggled to get out of bed, knowing the exhaustion would follow her throughout the day. This persistent tiredness reminded her of the importance of balancing work and rest.
经过多年的长时间工作，她出现了慢性疲劳，使她很难跟上日常工作。 每天早上，她都挣扎着起床，因为她知道疲惫会伴随她一整天。 这种持续的疲倦让她想起了平衡劳逸结合的重要性。
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