inveterate
US /ɪnˈvet̬.ɚ.ət/
UK /ɪnˈvet.ər.ət/
形容詞
積習難改的, 根深蒂固的, 頑固的
having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change
範例:
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He was an inveterate gambler, always looking for the next big win.
他是一個積習難改的賭徒，總是尋找下一個大贏家。
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Her inveterate optimism helped her through difficult times.
她根深蒂固的樂觀幫助她度過了艱難時期。