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[/ɪnˈvetərət; ɪnˋvɛtərət/] adj (derog 贬) 用法:
1 (of bad feelings, habits, etc) that have lasted a long time and seem likely to continue （指恶感、 陋习等）根深蒂固的, 由来已久的:
inveterate hatred, prejudice, drunkenness,etc 根深蒂固的仇恨、 由来已久的偏见、 长醉不醒的状态. 用法:
2 (of people) habitually doing the specified bad thing; addicted （指人）有恶习的, 成瘾的:
an inveterate smoker, drinker, gambler, liar, etc 积习已久的烟鬼、 酒徒、 赌棍、 撒谎家等. |