What does delinquent mean?

Behaving illegally or antisocially, especially while young. Not paid on time, or failing to pay on time. A person, usually young, who breaks the law.

How is delinquent pronounced?

UK /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/, US /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/.

/dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/

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违法的；有不良行为的

adj. Behaving illegally or antisocially, especially while young.

违法的；有不良行为的

adj. Not paid on time, or failing to pay on time.

逾期未付的；拖欠的

n. A person, usually young, who breaks the law.

违法者；少年犯

The youth centre helps teenagers change their delinquent behaviour.

这家青少年中心帮助青少年改正违法行为。

Early support for vulnerable families may reduce delinquent behaviour more effectively than harsher punishments alone.

及早扶助弱势家庭，可能比单纯加重惩罚更有效地减少违法行为。

金融语境中指逾期未付；日常多指青少年违法。

What does delinquent mean?: Behaving illegally or antisocially, especially while young. Not paid on time, or failing to pay on time. A person, usually young, who breaks the law.
How is delinquent pronounced?: UK /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/, US /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.