delinquent
noun
Definitions of delinquent noun
- Countable(可数名词)
A person, typically young, who engages in illegal or socially unacceptable behavior.
（通常指年轻的）违法者；不良青少年
The program aims to rehabilitate juvenile delinquents.
该计划旨在帮助少年犯改过自新。
The community is trying to help the young people labelled as delinquents.
社区正在努力帮助那些被标签为不良青少年的年轻人。
He used to run with some delinquents.
他以前和一些不良青少年混在一起。
adjective
Definitions of delinquent adjective
Engaging in or characterized by illegal or unacceptable behavior.
违规的；不好的
The study found poverty to be a major factor in delinquent behavior among teenagers.
研究发现贫困是青少年不良行为的主要因素。
They worked hard to prevent delinquent acts from happening.
他们努力防止违法行为的发生。
The city offers counseling programs for teens with delinquent behavior.
该市为有不良行为的青少年提供咨询计划。
- formal(正式)
Having failed to pay money that is owed on time.
逾期未付的；拖欠的
His credit score suffered because he was delinquent on his loan payments.
他的信用评分受损，因为他拖欠了贷款付款。
You will be charged a late fee if your account becomes delinquent.
如果您的账户拖欠，您将被收取滞纳金。
The company has been delinquent in paying its suppliers.
该公司一直拖欠供应商的付款。