delinquent
名词
定义 delinquent 名词
- Countable
A person, typically young, who engages in illegal or socially unacceptable behavior.
The program aims to rehabilitate juvenile delinquents.
The community is trying to help the young people labelled as delinquents.
He used to run with some delinquents.
形容词
定义 delinquent 形容词
Engaging in or characterized by illegal or unacceptable behavior.
The study found poverty to be a major factor in delinquent behavior among teenagers.
They worked hard to prevent delinquent acts from happening.
The city offers counseling programs for teens with delinquent behavior.
- formal
Having failed to pay money that is owed on time.
His credit score suffered because he was delinquent on his loan payments.
You will be charged a late fee if your account becomes delinquent.
The company has been delinquent in paying its suppliers.