delinquent
US /dɪˈlɪŋ.kwənt/
UK /dɪˈlɪŋ.kwənt/
形容詞
1.
拖欠的, 失職的, 違法的
failing to do what law or duty requires
範例:
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The company was found to be delinquent in paying its taxes.
該公司被發現拖欠稅款。
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He was delinquent in his duties as a parent.
他疏於履行作為父母的職責。
名詞
1.
違法者, 少年犯
a person, typically a young person, who is guilty of an offense or misdeed
範例:
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The police arrested a group of juvenile delinquents.
警方逮捕了一群少年犯。
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He was known as a petty delinquent in his neighborhood.
他在社區裡被視為一個輕微違法者。
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