delinquent
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/dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/
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/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.
警方正試圖幫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.
銀行向拖欠賬戶持有人發送了一封關於他們逾期付款的信。
adjective
R
Tending to break the law.
The community center aims to reduce delinquent behavior among teenagers.
社區中心旨在減少青少年的犯罪行為。
R
Not paid when due.
The loan became delinquent after six months of missed payments.
貸款在六個月的未付款後變成了拖欠。
R
Not done or given on time.
The company faced penalties for delinquent tax payments.
該公司因拖欠稅款而面臨罰款。
translation
少年犯, 欠款人
違法的, 逾期的, 延遲的
詞形變化
Plural
delinquents