delinquent
US /dɪˈlɪŋ.kwənt/
UK /dɪˈlɪŋ.kwənt/
形容词
1.
拖欠的, 失职的, 违法的
failing to do what law or duty requires
示例:
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The company was found to be delinquent in paying its taxes.
该公司被发现拖欠税款。
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He was delinquent in his duties as a parent.
他疏于履行作为父母的职责。
名词
1.
违法者, 少年犯
a person, typically a young person, who is guilty of an offense or misdeed
示例:
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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.
他在社区里被视为一个轻微违法者。
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