recidivist
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/rɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/
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/rɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/
A person who repeatedly commits crimes and does not change their behavior even after being punished.
The judge warned the recidivist that if he continued his criminal activities, he would face a much longer sentence next time.
法官警告那个惯犯,如果他继续犯罪活动,下次将面临更长的刑期。