chronic

英国国家医疗服务体系正面临长期的护理人员短缺。

The NHS is facing a ___chronic shortage of nursing staff.

由于久坐的工作，她患有慢性背痛。

She suffers from ___chronic back pain due to her sedentary job.

许多地区长期缺乏医疗工作者。

Many regions experience a ___chronic shortage of healthcare workers.