inveterate
/ɪnˈvetərət/
CEFR level C2Topic Daily lifeWord #7192 in the learning path
积习难改的；成癖的
Definitions
adj. Having a long-established habit that is unlikely to change.
积习难改的；成癖的
Example
My uncle is an inveterate collector of old maps.
我叔叔收藏旧地图成癖。
Inveterate car users may resist public transport initiatives unless services become substantially more convenient and reliable.
除非服务变得便捷可靠得多，否则长期习惯开车的人可能会抵触推广公共交通的举措。
Collocations
- inveterate liar
- inveterate gambler
- inveterate traveller
Synonyms
- habitual
- confirmed
Usage tip
通常置于名词前，强调长期习惯难以改变。
FAQ
- What does inveterate mean?
- Having a long-established habit that is unlikely to change.
- How is inveterate pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈvetərət/, US /ɪnˈvetərət/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
