delinquency
UK/di'liŋkwәnsi/US
IELTSGREB2
Definitions
n.
Minor criminal or antisocial behavior, especially by young people; failure to fulfill a duty or pay a debt
不良行为，违法；失职，拖欠
Root Breakdown
delinquencyother
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Common Collocations
- 1.juvenile delinquency少年犯罪
- 2.tax delinquency税收拖欠
Example Sentences
- 1.
Juvenile delinquency rates increased significantly in the urban area last year.
- 2.
The school implemented programs to address student delinquency and behavioral problems.