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habitual

/-tjʊ-/ /həˈbɪ.tʃ(w)əl/

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noun

惯犯，老手。

One who does something habitually, such as a serial criminal offender.

Examples :

"The habitual tardiness of the student resulted in several detentions. "

这个学生经常性迟到，是个惯犯，导致他被多次留校。

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noun

习惯体

(grammar) A construction representing something done habitually.

Examples :

"The textbook explained that "used to" plus a verb is a common habitual in English, describing actions done regularly in the past. "

课本解释说，“used to” 加上动词是英语中常见的习惯体，用来描述过去经常做的动作。

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adjective

习惯性的，惯常的。

Of or relating to a habit; established as a habit; performed over and over again; recurrent, recurring.

Examples :

"Her habitual lying was the reason for my mistrust."

她习惯性地说谎，这就是我不信任她的原因。

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adjective

习惯性的，通常的。

Regular or usual.

Examples :

"Professor Franklein took his habitual seat at the conference table."

弗兰克林教授像往常一样坐在了会议桌旁的固定座位上。

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adjective

习惯性的，惯常的。

Of a person or thing: engaging in some behaviour as a habit or regularly.

Examples :

"He’s a habitual chain-smoker."

他是个老烟枪，烟瘾很大。

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adjective

习惯性的，惯常的

(grammar) Pertaining to an action performed customarily, ordinarily, or usually.

Examples :

"My habitual morning routine includes waking up at 6:00 am, having breakfast, and then going to school. "

我每天早上习惯性的流程包括六点起床、吃早饭，然后去上学。

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