delinquency
US /dɪˈlɪŋ.kwən.si/
UK /dɪˈlɪŋ.kwən.si/
1.
犯罪, 过失
minor crime, especially that committed by young people
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The program aims to reduce juvenile delinquency.
该计划旨在减少青少年犯罪。
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Factors contributing to delinquency include poverty and lack of education.
导致犯罪的因素包括贫困和缺乏教育。
2.
违约, 拖欠, 失职
failure to do what law or duty requires
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The company was cited for financial delinquency.
该公司因财务违约而被传唤。
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His delinquency in paying taxes led to severe penalties.
他拖欠税款导致了严厉的处罚。