delinquent
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/dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/
🇬🇧
/dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/
noun
R
A young person who often breaks the law.
The police are trying to help prevent teenage delinquents from turning to a life of crime.
警方正试图帮助防止青少年犯罪者走上犯罪生涯。
R
A person who has not paid money they owe.
The bank sent a letter to the delinquent account holders about their overdue payments.
银行向拖欠账户持有人发送了一封关于他们逾期付款的信。
adjective
R
Tending to break the law.
The community center aims to reduce delinquent behavior among teenagers.
社区中心旨在减少青少年的犯罪行为。
R
Not paid when due.
The loan became delinquent after six months of missed payments.
贷款在六个月的未付款后变成了拖欠。
R
Not done or given on time.
The company faced penalties for delinquent tax payments.
该公司因拖欠税款而面临罚款。
translation
少年犯, 欠款人
违法的, 逾期的, 延迟的
词形变化
Plural
delinquents