delinquent

🇬🇧 UK/di'liŋkwәnt/🇺🇸 US
GREC1

Definitions

n.

A person, especially a young one, who breaks rules or laws

违法者,行为不良者

adj.

Failing to obey rules or laws; late in paying a debt or fulfilling an obligation

行为不良的;拖欠的,失职的

🧩 Root Breakdown

delinquentother
=delinquent

Common Collocations

  • 1.delinquent student行为不良学生
  • 2.delinquent payment拖欠款项

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The delinquent teenager was required to participate in community service programs.

  • 2.

    Delinquent payments can damage your credit score and financial standing.

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