adj.积习难改的，有…瘾的，长期形成的，根深蒂固的

He is an inveterate gambler, losing all his savings at the casino.
他是个嗜赌如命的人，在赌场输光了所有的钱。
The inveterate procrastinator always delays important tasks until the last minute.
这个慢性拖延者总是把重要的任务推迟到最后一刻才做。
She's an inveterate reader, devouring books faster than most people can finish a cup of tea.
她是个酷爱阅读的人，读书的速度比大多数人喝完一杯茶还快。
The inveterate traveler has visited more countries than he can count.
这位常年的旅行者去过许多国家，数都数不清。
His inveterate habit of interrupting made the conversation difficult to follow.
他打断别人说话的习惯使得谈话难以进行。
The inveterate liar was finally caught in his web of deceit.
那个惯于撒谎的人终于被他的谎言网住。
The inveterate optimist always sees the silver lining in every situation.
这个乐观主义者总能在任何情况下看到光明的一面。
Despite his health problems, the inveterate athlete refused to give up training.
尽管身体有病，这位老运动员还是拒绝放弃训练。
An inveterate problem-solver, he was sought after by colleagues for help with complex issues.
作为一个善于解决问题的人，同事们常常向他求助解决复杂的问题。
Her inveterate curiosity led her to explore every corner of the old mansion.
她的好奇心驱使她探索那座老宅的每一个角落。