inveterate
[ɪnˈvɛtərɪt]
adj.
（指人）有恶习的，成瘾的;
（指习惯等）根深蒂固的;
痼;
例句:
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In the case of Inveterate Gambler Ping, success drew attention.
来自NEWYORKER
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Outwardly he is scarred, sarcastic and callous an inveterate brawler.
来自WSJ
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I am sometimes accused of being an inveterate poseur.
有时有人说我惯于装模作样。
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It is hard for an inveterate smoker to give up tobacco.
要一位有多年烟瘾的烟民戒烟是困难的。
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It was a sorely needed lesson because I had an inveterate arguer.
这是个独一无二的重要的教训,我原来是个固执,拗强的人.
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He is also an inveterate, and not always tactful, prankster.
来自NEWYORKER